Feb 1
1796 The capital of Upper Canada was moved from Newark to York.
1799 Royal Assent was given to change the name of Ile St- Jean to Prince Edward Island.
1836 Col. John By, builder of the Rideau Canal, died in Sussex, England.
1871 The Dominion Bank opened in Toronto.
1920 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police was established.
1979 The National Capital Commission opens first Winterlude in Ottawa, featuring a skateway along the Rideau Canal.
Feb 2
Ground Hog Day!
1653 New Amsterdam - now New York City - was incorporated.
1867 Sir Charles Edward Saunders was born in London. He developed Marquis wheat.
1869 Sir John Young (Lord Lisgar) took office as governor general.
2007 The world's leading climate scientists said global warming has begun, is "very likely" caused by humans and will be unstoppable for centuries.
Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is responsible for Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties. Our mission is “To encourage, assist and bring together all those interested in the pursuit of family history.” If you want to discover more about your family origins, or how and where to locate information about your ancestors, our members will be there to help you.
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