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1921 in Canada

Explore 5 historical events and records for Canada in 1921.

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Historical records for Canada in 1921

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November

10 November 1921

Birth of Doris Hilda Anderson

Anderson, Doris Hilda · Arts / Literature

Birth of Doris Hilda Anderson

December

29 December 1921

Prime Minister of Canada

King, William Lyon Mackenzie · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Forms his first Liberal government.

Other events (month unknown)

1921

Attorney General

Brownlee, John Edward · Alberta · Attorney General · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Attorney General for Alberta

1921

Discovery of Insulin

Banting, Frederick Grant · Science / Medicine

Jointly discovers insulin as a remedy for diabetes

1921

Minister of Justice

Gouin, Lomer · Minister of Justice · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Minister of Justice

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