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What is Canada Day or Dominion Day.
Dominion Day was the name of the holiday commemorating the formation of Canada as a Dominion on 1 July 1867. The holiday was renamed to Canada Day by Act of Parliament on 27 October 1982. Often refered to as canada birthday, cannada was born on this day on on July 1, 1867. On that date in 1867, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Province of Canada(now known as Ontario and Quebec) were united into a single country. This union was a result of the Constitution Act which granted Canada a great deal of independence from England. Over the course of a century, Canada gradually shed its dependence on the United Kingdom. Canada got complete independence on 1982, the same year that Canada Day became an official holiday. Other events on same day Canada, Apart from the D day, there are other significance events for this day, In addition to independence from the United Kingdom, Canada Day also marks a number of other breakthroughs events. The first national radio hookup was initiated by the Canadian National Railway on July 1, 1927. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) held their first cross country broadcast on Canada Day in 1958. The first color television transmission in Canada was held on July 1st of 1966. In 1967, the Order of Canada was inaugurated. "O Canada" was also named the official national anthem on Canada Day, 1980. Event Celebrations This Day, is celebrated with fireworks, concerts, cookouts, barbecues, trips to the beach, and playing games. Canada's capital, Ottawa, Ontario, hosts the most holiday activities. There are countless events, activities, and festivals to be found throughout the city in the city streets, parks,and museums. Fireworks are launched from Parliament Hill to conclude a day of patriotic festivities. History of this Day, july1987, a proclamation encouraged the people of this young canadian country to celebrate its birthday together. 1868 - On July 20th, Charles Stanley Vicomte Monck calls upon all of Her Majesty’s subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1st. 1879- The Canadian Parliament adopts a law to proclaim July 1st a holiday.

1927- Celebrations take place for the 60th anniversary of the Confederation.

1958- The government organizes a yearly celebration for Dominion Day, each on 1st July.

1967- During the Confederation’s centennial anniversary, Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II partakes in the festivities.

1968- A large multicultural and professional show is presented on Parliament Hill.

1980- The government financially supports the launch of local festivities across Canada.

1982- On October 27th, a federal Parliament law proclaims “Dominion Day”, Canada Day.