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1952 in Canada

Explore 2 historical events and records for Canada in 1952.

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Historical records for Canada in 1952

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February

28 February 1952

Governor

Massey, Vincent · Quebec · Governor General · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Governor General of Canada, 1st Canadian born person to hold this post

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1952

Primitive Triple-Axis Spectrometer

Brockhouse, Bertram · Chalk River · Physicist · Science / Physics

Sets up an early triple-axis neutron spectrometer at the NRX reactor.

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