On this day

24 June in history.

5 moments from 1880 to 2010: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

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  1. Official bilingual sheet music to Canadian national anthem

    1880

    O Canada is first sung

    O Canada was first performed in Quebec City. A century later it became Canada's national anthem.

    Wikipedia: O Canada

    Photo: Government of Canada / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. Parcel with par avion handstamp

    1918

    Canada's first airmail

    A plane carried mail from Montreal to Toronto, Canada's first airmail flight.

    Wikipedia: AirmailWikipedia: Canada Post

    Photo: Kristoferb at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  3. Humber Bridge near Kingston upon Hull , East Riding of Yorkshire , England. Seen from south side

    1981

    The Humber Bridge opens

    The Humber Bridge in England opened, for 16 years the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world.

    Wikipedia: Humber Bridge

    Photo: Original: Tonyharp at English Wikipedia Modifications: Cornischong at Luxembourgish Wik… / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  4. From Wash D.C. Longworth building October 4, 1994. Mandela's first trip to the United States

    1995

    One team, one country

    South Africa won the Rugby World Cup, and Nelson Mandela, wearing the team's shirt, handed the trophy to captain François Pienaar.

    Wikipedia: 1995 Rugby World Cup finalWikipedia: Nelson Mandela

    Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.