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1934 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1934.

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Historical records for Canada in 1934

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January

11 January 1934

Birth of Josep Jacques Jean Chretien

Chretien, Josep Jacques Jean · Quebec · Politics / Liberal Party

Birth of Josep Jacques Jean Chretien

July

3 July 1934

Bank of Canada Act

Bennett, Richard Bedford · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Creates the Bank of Canada during the Depression.

28 July 1934

Death of Marie Dressler

Dressler, Marie · Arts / Cinema

Death of Marie Dressler

September

21 September 1934

Birth of Leonard Norman Cohen

Cohen, Leonard Norman · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of Leonard Norman Cohen

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