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1945 in Canada

Explore 3 historical events and records for Canada in 1945.

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Historical records for Canada in 1945

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June

26 June 1945

United Nations

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

Canada signs the United Nations Charter.

November

12 November 1945

Birth of Neil Percival Young

Young, Neil · Toronto · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of Neil Percival Young, later singer songwriter, guitarist and major Canadian rock figure.

Other events (month unknown)

1945

Invasion of Germany

Crerar, Henry Duncan Graham · Commander in Chief · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Crerar commands Canadian & Allied forces into southern Germany

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