1756
Marquis de Montcalm Arrives in New France
The Marquis de Montcalm arrives in Quebec City to take command of French forces in North America at the outset of the Seven Years' War, beginning a distinguished military career in Canada.
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The Marquis de Montcalm arrives in Quebec City to take command of French forces in North America at the outset of the Seven Years' War, beginning a distinguished military career in Canada.
Lieutenant James FitzGibbon, aided by Laura Secord's warning, decisively defeats American forces at the Battle of Beaver Dams near present-day Thorold, Ontario, capturing 484 American soldiers.
Canada and the United States establish the Permanent Joint Board on Defence following the Ogdensburg Agreement, marking the beginning of integrated North American defence cooperation.
Royal Canadian Air Force Ferry Command is established to fly aircraft across the Atlantic to Britain, playing a crucial role in keeping Allied air forces supplied during World War II.
The United Nations Security Council establishes a unified command for Korean War operations. Canada commits to sending troops and naval vessels to support the UN force opposing North Korean aggression.
Canada closely watches growing tensions in Cuba as Soviet military presence expands, foreshadowing the October 1962 missile crisis in which PM Diefenbaker's initial hesitation to support the US creates a major diplomatic rift.