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Canadian Multiculturalism Day (Canada)

On June 27, in the year 0, Canadian Multiculturalism Day (Canada). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of June 27, one of 391 recorded events on this date across all of history.

Multiculturalism in Canada was officially adopted by the government during the 1970s and 1980s. The Canadian federal government has been described as the instigator of multiculturalism as an ideology because of its public emphasis on the social importance of immigration. The 1960s Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism is often referred to as the origin of modern political awareness of multiculturalism, resulting in Canada being one of the most multicultural nations in the world. The official state policy of multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments, and a key distinguishing element of Canadian identity and Canadian values.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 27, 0 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 11 June 2026.

On This Date in History 391

Type Year Date Event
Historical Events 2024 Jun 27 U
Notable Deaths 2024 Jun 27 Kinky Friedman, American country musician (born 1944)
Notable Deaths 2024 Jun 27 Martin Mull, American actor (born 1943)
Notable Deaths 2018 Jun 27 Joe Jackson, American manager, father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (born 1928)
Notable Deaths 2018 Jun 27 Liz Jackson, Australian journalist and former barrister (born 1951)
Notable Deaths 2018 Jun 27 William McBride, Australian obstetrician (born 1927)
Selected Events 2018 Jun 27 The Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 (artist's impression pictured) arrived at the asteroid Ryugu to collect samples for r
Historical Events 2017 Jun 27 A series of powerful cyberattacks using the Petya malware target websites of Ukrainian organizations and counterparts wi
Notable Deaths 2017 Jun 27 Peter L
Selected Events 2017 Jun 27 Websites of Ukrainian organizations were swamped by a massive cyberattack, blamed on Russian military hackers, using the
Notable Deaths 2016 Jun 27 Bud Spencer, Italian swimmer, actor, and screenwriter (born 1929)
Historical Events 2015 Jun 27 Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 ot
Notable Deaths 2015 Jun 27 Zvi Elpeleg, Polish-Israeli diplomat, author, and academic (born 1926)
Notable Deaths 2015 Jun 27 Knut Helle, Norwegian historian and professor (born 1930)
Notable Deaths 2015 Jun 27 Chris Squire, English musician (bass guitarist), singer and songwriter, member of the rock band Yes (born 1948)
Selected Events 2015 Jun 27 Ignition of corn starch caused a dust fire at a water park in New Taipei City, Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring mo
Historical Events 2014 Jun 27 At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari distric
Notable Deaths 2014 Jun 27 Edmond Blanchard, Canadian jurist and politician (born 1954)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jun 27 Allen Grossman, American poet, critic, and academic (born 1932)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jun 27 Leslie Manigat, Haitian educator and politician, 43rd President of Haiti (born 1930)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jun 27 Violet Milstead, Canadian World War II aviator and bush pilot (born 1919)
Notable Deaths 2014 Jun 27 Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (born 1926)
Historical Events 2013 Jun 27 NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph space probe to observe the Sun
Notable Deaths 2013 Jun 27 Stefano Borgonovo, Italian footballer (born 1964)
Notable Deaths 2013 Jun 27 Ian Scott, English-New Zealand painter (born 1945)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jun 27 Stan Cox, English runner (born 1918)
Notable Deaths 2012 Jun 27 Rosemary Dobson, Australian poet and illustrator (born 1920)
Notable Deaths 2011 Jun 27 Mike Doyle, English footballer (born 1946)
Notable Deaths 2010 Jun 27 Corey Allen, American film and television actor, writer, director, and producer (born 1934)
Notable Deaths 2009 Jun 27 Gale Storm, American actress (born 1922)
Historical Events 2008 Jun 27 In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Mo
Notable Deaths 2008 Jun 27 Sam Manekshaw, Indian field marshal (born 1914)
Selected Events 2008 Jun 27 Robert Mugabe was re-elected as President of Zimbabwe with an overwhelming majority after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai
Historical Events 2007 Jun 27 Tony Blair resigns as British Prime Minister, a position he had held since 1997
Historical Events 2007 Jun 27 The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complex
Notable Deaths 2007 Jun 27 William Hutt, Canadian actor (born 1920)
Selected Events 2007 Jun 27 As a result of an ongoing conflict between drug dealers and police in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, a large military an
Notable Deaths 2006 Jun 27 Eileen Barton, American singer (born 1924)
Notable Deaths 2006 Jun 27 Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, Mexican serial killer (born 1960)
Notable Deaths 2005 Jun 27 Shelby Foote, American historian and author (born 1916)
Notable Deaths 2005 Jun 27 Ray Holmes, English lieutenant and pilot (born 1914)
Notable Deaths 2005 Jun 27 John T
Notable Deaths 2004 Jun 27 George Patton IV, American general (born 1923)
Notable Deaths 2004 Jun 27 Darrell Russell, American race car driver (born 1968)
Notable Deaths 2003 Jun 27 David Newman, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1937)
Notable Births 2002 Jun 27 Kelee Ringo, American football player
Notable Deaths 2002 Jun 27 John Entwistle, English singer-songwriter, bass guitarist, and producer (born 1944)
Notable Deaths 2002 Jun 27 Robert L
Notable Deaths 2001 Jun 27 Tove Jansson, Finnish author, illustrator, and painter (born 1914)
Notable Deaths 2001 Jun 27 Jack Lemmon, American actor (born 1925)

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