1869
The first issue of Canadian Illustrated News, the first periodical to reproduce a photograph, is published in Montreal.
1971
The Toronto Telegram publishes its final issue after 96 years. Until 1932, it was Toronto’s largest circulation newspaper.
1995
Quebec narrowly rejects separation in a referendum. The “No” side won by 50.6 per cent to 49.4 per cent for the “Yes” side.