From: Finding Your Canadian Story Canadian History Timeline. This page is great. Every day of the year has a historical event in Canadian history. Not only the typical historical events, but you can also find events relating to sports, finance, and entertainment as well. If it relates to Canada, it will be listed. http://canadachannel.ca/todayincanadianhistory/index.php/Canadian_History_Timeline_-_Canada's_Historical_Events Some examples for today April 17, 1610 - Henry Hudson sets sail on Discovery to look for the North West Passage; he will enter and explore Hudson Bay, and die there, cast adrift by mutineers the following June. England April 17, 1645 - Charles d'Aulnay attacks Fort La Tour; with Charles de La Tour in Boston, seeking help to maintain his hold in Acadia, his wife, Françoise-Marie Jacquelin, is forced to surrender, and dies soon after. Saint John, New Brunswick