Famous people of Canada in the 1960's?

Answer 1

• January 14: The first non-stop trans-Canada flight is made
• Early May: The Winnipeg Flood along the Red River causes immense damage and one death in Winnipeg
• May 29: The St. Roch becomes the first vessel to circumnavigate North America
• August 7: Canada joins a United Nations force to fight in Korean War
• August 22-August 30: A rail workers strike shuts down much of the Canadian economy
• October 31: The oil pipeline linking Edmonton to Sarnia is completed
• November 28: Canada joins on to the Colombo Plan
• December 18: Korean War: First Canadian troops arrive in Korea
• Cité libre magazine is first published
• British Columbia Provincial Police are disestablished.

Answer 2

People quite important to the '60's in Canada were P.M. Trudeau in the aspect of political life, as his popularity status was close to The Beatles. With that being said, those popular in music at this time were Ian and Sylvia, and Bob Dylan, both popular Folk singers, who sang of peace, causing many young adults to start living as what were called hippies. BeatleMania had just begun aswell, with Canada being called the country with the most fans for the british invaders. Even with Rock and Roll not being as popular as it was in America, Elvis was undoubtly loved in Canada in this time frame as well.

Answer 3

Major events which took place during 1960s in Canada are, 1960 The Quiet Revolution began, British aircraft Harrier jump, Bill of Rights get Royal. 1961 Soviet man travels in space, 1962 Cuban missile crisis begin, 1963 Pearson wins Canadian, 1964 great Canadian flag debate, 1965 troubled US Canada relations, 1966 groundbreaking for World Trade Centers, 11967 Canada's 100th anniversary, 1968 winter Olympics, 1969 Woodstock 3 days of peace and music concert.