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*'''1867:''' The Province of Nova Scotia was formed, being one of the original four provinces to join the Confederation. | *'''1867:''' The Province of Nova Scotia was formed, being one of the original four provinces to join the Confederation. | ||
*'''1876:''' The railway from Halifax to Quebec was completed. | *'''1876:''' The railway from Halifax to Quebec was completed. | ||
*'''1909: '''J.A.D. McCurdy was the | *'''1909: '''J.A.D. McCurdy was the first man to fly in Canada, taking off from Baddeck. | ||
*'''1917:''' A French ship collided with a Norwegian steamer. The collision caused an explosion of TNT, explosive acid, and benzine. A large part of the northern section of Halifax was destroyed. | *'''1917:''' A French ship collided with a Norwegian steamer. The collision caused an explosion of TNT, explosive acid, and benzine. A large part of the northern section of Halifax was destroyed. | ||
*'''1955: '''The Canso Causeway connecting Cape Breton Island to the mainland was opened. | *'''1955: '''The Canso Causeway connecting Cape Breton Island to the mainland was opened. | ||