Today, Canada turns another year older. Canada Day is a nod to the moment when the country officially came together in 1867. What began as a confederation of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia has grown into a nation of 10 provinces and 3 territories. Originally called Dominion Day, the name was changed to Canada Day in 1982—the same year the Constitution Act was signed, granting the country full control over its constitution. While Canada Day is not the country"s "Independence Day," it"s the closest thing to it. Canadians celebrate this holiday with fireworks, parades, concerts, and community events. Ottawa, the country"s capital, hosts one of the biggest celebrations, featuring music and speeches on Parliament Hill.
Happy Canada Day!
Today in History
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National Public Lands Day
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Cousins Day
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The Old City of Bern
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75th anniversary of the Spruce Goose
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On this shore, history was made
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First day of National Park Week
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International Whale Shark Day
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Whatever floats your boat
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Observing World Braille Day in Bavaria
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International Literacy Day
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A Portuguese fort takes a star turn
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Kalalau Beach on the Nā Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii
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Shakespeare Day
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World Laughter Day—it s a hoot
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Hues of Hokkaido
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World Lake Day in the Faroe Islands
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What the hay?
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The Wall for Peace
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The migrating monarchs of Michoacán
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Take a hike near Lovers Lane
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Porto Flavia, Sardinia, Italy
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Happy Star Wars Day!
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Atolls in the Maldives
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Wilderness Act anniversary
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There’s a dog in there somewhere
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Gujō Hachiman Castle, Gifu prefecture, Japan
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Don’t look down
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Everest s shadow on the Himalayas
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Portland celebrates its bounty
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Punakaiki on South Island, New Zealand