Sunday, 1 Aug 2010 (4 photos)

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Today's weather: Max Temp. 32c Min Temp. 13c sunny

1 August 1685
The Marquis de Denonville lands at Quebec, accompanied by 800 Troupes de la Marine, to meet the growing Iroquois threat and the aggression of the English colonists to the south.

1 August 1813
A force of British regulars is repulsed after repeated attacks against Ft. Stephenson (west of Sandusky, Ohio).

1 August 1976
The Montreal Olympics close, during which time Canadian Forces personnel have been engaged in police and security duties, drug testing, even acting as time keepers for athletic events.

Army Cadet Corps formed on this day

1 Aug, 1904
#118 St. James Parish Cadet Corps