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1966 in Canada

Explore 4 historical events and records for Canada in 1966.

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Historical records for Canada in 1966

Sorted by month and day. Records with no month are shown last. Showing 4 of 4 unique records.

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January

1 January 1966

Canada Pension Plan

Pearson, Lester Bowles · Ottawa · Prime Minister of Canada · Government / Government of Canada

Introduces the Canada Pension Plan.

Other events (month unknown)

1966

Buffalo Springfield

Young, Neil · Los Angeles · Arts / Popular Music

Co-founds Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin.

1966

Minister of Finance

Chretien, Jean · Minister of Finance · Government / Government of Canada

Appointed Minister of Finance

1966

Mynah Birds, The

Young, Neil · Toronto · Arts / Popular Music

Joins The Mynah Birds shortly before moving to Los Angeles and forming Buffalo Springfield.

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