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1947 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1947.

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Historical records for Canada in 1947

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January

1 January 1947

Canadian Citizenship Act

Martin Sr., Paul · Ottawa · Citizenship Minister · Government / Government of Canada

Helps introduce distinct Canadian citizenship.

March

10 March 1947

Birth of Avril Phaedra Campbell

Campbell, Avril Phaedra · Port Alberni · Politics / Progressive Conservative Party

Birth of Avril Phaedra Campbell

June

26 June 1947

Death of Richard Bedford Bennett

Bennett, Richard Bedford · Politics / Conservative Party

Death of Richard Bedford Bennett

Other events (month unknown)

1947

Burial

Bennett, Richard Bedford · Mickleham · Politics / Conservative Party

Buried in Mickleham, England

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