Arts and Music
On July 13, 1985, the "Live Aid" benefit concert took place simultaneously in London, England, and Philadelphia, USA. Although not exclusive to Canadian history, Canadians participated in the event, which aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. This genre of music was played:
What is rock? (It was one of the largest global rock concerts ever held)
In 1985, the iconic Live Aid concert, organized by Bob Geldof, took place in various locations around the world, including Ontario. Toronto hosted one of the major Live Aid concerts at Exhibition Stadium, featuring performances by renowned artists of the time.
On July 13, 1913, this museum officially opened its doors to the public in Toronto:
What is the Royal Ontario Museum? (ROM)
On March 31, 1949, Newfoundland entered the Dominion of Canada as the 10th proince. On July 13, 1949, the first session of the legislature was held in this city:
What is St. John's?
On July 13, 1869, the Prince Edward Island Land Purchase Act received royal assent. This act led to the acquisition of lands on Prince Edward Island by the Canadian government, which helped facilitate the island's entry into this:
What is Confederation? (1873)
On July 13, 2003, Toronto hosted the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in this stadium:
What is the Rogers Centre? (formerly known as the SkyDome)
The All-Star Game is an annual exhibition game featuring the best players from the American League and National League.
On July 13, 1995, the Confederation Bridge, connecting Prince Edward Island with this province, officially opened to traffic:
What is New Brunswick? (This bridge is the longest bridge in the world spanning ice-covered water and greatly improved transportation access to Prince Edward Island)
On July 13, 1972, the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario, was designated as a World Heritage Site by this organization:
What is UNESCO?
The canal is a historic waterway that connects the city of Ottawa to Lake Ontario and has played a significant role in the region's transportation history.
On July 13, 1931, the Ontario Rugby Football Union was formed. This organization later evolved into this league:
What is the Canadian Football League? (CFL)
On July 13, 1895, the Royal Military College of Canada was established in this city:
What is Kingston?
(The college is a military university that trains future officers for the Canadian Armed Forces)