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1895 in Canada

Explore 2 historical events and records for Canada in 1895.

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Historical records for Canada in 1895

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April

24 April 1895

1st Circumnavigation

Slocum, Joshua · Boston · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Begins the 1st single handed yacht voyage around the world

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1895

Harland and Wolff Chief Executive

Pirrie, William James · Belfast · Chairman of Harland and Wolff · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Becomes chief executive of Harland and Wolff after the death of Sir Edward Harland.

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