📆 Canada by Year

📅 Events in 1981

Jun 25, 1981

Terry Fox Dies

Terry Fox, the young cancer patient who began his cross-Canada Marathon of Hope run in St. John's on April 12, 1980, dies in New Westminster, BC. He had raised over $24 million for cancer research.

Culture British Columbia

Jun 28, 1981

Terry Fox Honoured at State Funeral

A state funeral is held for Terry Fox in Port Coquitlam, BC, attended by thousands of Canadians mourning the passing of the beloved cancer fund-raiser and national hero.

Culture British Columbia

🕊️ Passed Away in 1981