Today in history: November 3 | |
| 1873: During the Pacific Scandal, Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald defends himself against corruption charges in a five-hour speech to Parliament. He resigned two days later. 1957: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2, the first artificial satellite to carry a dog (Laika) into space. 1978: Wayne Gretzky scores his first goal for the Edmonton Oilers in a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in the World Hockey Association. The 17-year-old had been sold to the Oilers by the Indianapolis Racers the previous day. 1999: Madam Justice Beverley McLachlin is appointed as the first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. | |
(With files from CBC News, The Canadian Press, The Associated Press and Reuters) |
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