August 17 - Alberta election: Ernest ManningErnest Charles Manning ( September 20, 1908 February 19, 1996), Canadian politician, was Premier of Alberta between 1943 and 1968, the longest term of office of any Alberta premier, and the second longest serving premier in Canada. Manning was born in Car's Social Credit PartyThe term Social Credit Party has been used by a number of political parties. In Canada: Manitoba Social Credit Party Ralliement creditiste Ralliement creditiste du Quebec Social Credit Party of Alberta Social Credit Party of British Columbia Social Credit wins a fourth consecutive majority
October 19 - Thomas KennedyThomas Laird Kennedy (1878-1959) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. Kennedy served as interim Premier of Ontario and leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party following George Drew's loss of his seat in the 1948 Ontario election. Drew decided becomes premier of Ontario, replacing George Drew
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March 20March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). There are 286 days remaining. Events 1413 Henry V becomes King of England. 1602 The Dutch East India Company is established. 1739 Nadir Shah occupies Delhi in India and s - Bobby OrrRobert Gordon Orr (born March 20, 1948) is a Canadian ice hockey player. He is thought of by many as the greatest hockey player ever. Born in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, his ice hockey talents were evident at a very early age. As a 14-year-old he played, hockey player
May 11May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). There are 234 days remaining. Events 330 Byzantium is renamed Constantinople during a dedication ceremony. 1502 Christopher Columbus leaves for his fourth and final voyag - Ross Y. Archibald, writer
August 2August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (215th in leap years), with 151 days remaining. Events 338 BC Rise of Macedon: Philip of Macedon crushes Athens and Thebes in the Battle of Chaeronea. 216 BC Punic Wars: In the Battle of Cann - Bob RaeRobert Keith Rae (born August 2, 1948) was the 21st premier of Ontario, and the first to represent the NDP in that role. He served as premier from October 1, 1990, to June 28, 1995. The Hon. Bob Rae Rank 21st Term of office October 1, 1990 June 28, 1995 P, premier of Ontario
