Significant Dates in Canadian Military History


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  • 10/6/1755
    Anglo-Americans attack and capture Fort Beauséjour, New Brunswick continues (03-16 Jun).
  • 10/6/1910
    Rear-Admiral Charles E. Kingsmill, RN (Retired), is appointed the Director of the Naval Service.
  • 10/6/1931
    HMCS SKEENA commissioned at Portsmouth-one of the first ships built for the RCN.
  • 10/6/1940
    The Canadian government declares war on Italy.
  • 10/6/1944
    Squadrons 441, 442 and 443 Squadrons of No. 143 (Canadian) Wing land in Normandy.
  • 10/6/1948
    The RCAF Association is formed.

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