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1957 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1957.

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Historical records for Canada in 1957

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March

8 March 1957

Emergency Force Monitors New Border Positions

Burns, E L M · United Nations · UNEF Commander · Warfare / Suez War

UNEF continued observing the Egyptian Israeli frontier area after the withdrawal of Israeli units from occupied territory.

June

21 June 1957

Prime Minister of Canada

Diefenbaker, John · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Forms a Progressive Conservative government.

December

10 December 1957

Nobel Peace Prize

Pearson, Lester Bowles · Oslo · Secretary of State for External Affairs · Government / Government of Canada

Receives the Nobel Peace Prize for Suez peacekeeping diplomacy.

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1957

Prime Minister of Canada

Diefenbaker, John · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Prime Minister of Canada

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