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1995 Memphis Mad Dogs 1st CFL home game vs, BC Lions
1994 "Meet The Flintstones" by The BC 52's peaks to #33 1992 Bill Comrie purchases BC Lions from CFL 1992 CFL revokes BC Lions franchise 1991 Doug Flutie of BC Lions sets CFL passing record of 582 yards despite losing to Edmonton 45-38 in overtime 1990 Highest combined CFL score (111), Toronto Argonauts beat BC 68-43 1989 5 pharoah sculptures from 1470 BC found at temple of Luxor 1989 Ruins of Mashkan-shapir (occupied 2050-1720 BC) found in Iraq 1988 Tug hits oil barge, spreads 231,000 gal on 300 mi of WA and BC coast 1988 76th CFL Grey Cup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeats BC Lions, 22-21 1988 Ronald J. Dossenbach sets world record for pedaling across Canada from Vancouver, BC to Halifax, NS in 13 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes 1988 Ronald J Dossenbach begins world record ride, pedaling across Canada from Vancouver BC, to Halifax, NS (13 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes) 1986 Mamo Clark, actor (1 Million BC, Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island), dies 1986 1 million days since traditional foundation of Rome, 4/21/753 BC 1985 73rd CFL Grey Cup: BC Lions defeats Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 37-24 1983 71st CFL Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts defeats BC Lions, 18-17 1983 Reginald Denham, director/writer (Death at BC House), dies at 89 1980 Jessica Deglau, Vancouver BC, 200m butterfly 1996 Olympics 1978 Andrea Moody, Abbotsford BC, 4X100 swimmer 1996 Olympics 1977 Shannon Shakespeare, Mission BC, 100m swimmer 1996 Olympics 1976 Camille Martens, Vancouver BC, gymnast 1996 Olympics 1976 Sonya Jeyaseelan, born in Newestminster BC, tennis star, 1995 Futures Fla 1975 Chinese archeologists discover a 3-acre burial site with 6,000 clay statues of warriors dating as early as 221 BC 1975 Sarah Evanetz, born in Vancouver BC, 100m butterfly 1996 Olympics 1975 Adam Deadmarsh, Trail BC, NHL center, Colorado Avalanche, 1998 Olympics 1975 Bret Anderson, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1975 B. 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Gallis, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1974 Richard Ikeda, Kamloops BC, gymnast 1996 Olympics 1974 Adam Parfitt, born in Victoria BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1974 Alfred Shipman, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1974 Andrew English, CFL receiver for the BC Lions 1973 Jeffrey Schiebler, New Westminster BC, 10k/steeplechase 1996 Olympics 1973 Paige Gordon, born in North Vancouver BC, diver, Olympics-16-92, 96 1973 Kelly Lochbaum, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1973 Sammie Brennan, CFL defensive back, BC Lions 1973 Brad Yamaoka, CFL running back for the BC Lions 1972 Paul Penny, Victoria BC, golfer, Edmonton City Amat-1993, 94 1972 Maurice Kelly, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1972 Sheldon Benoit, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1972 Darryl Yung, Victoria BC, badminton player 1996 Olympics 1972 Martin Miller, CFL safety for the BC Lions 1972 Leigh Andrew-Pearso, North Vancouver BC Canada, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics 1972 Andre Strode, CFL defensive back for the BC Lions 1972 Anna Van der Kamp, Abbotsford BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1972 Dean Larsson, BC Canada, Nike golfer, 1994 Monterrey Open-46th 1972 Peter Ogilvie, Vancouver BC, 100m sprinter 1996 Olympics 1971 Frank Pimiskern, CFL safety for the BC Lions 1971 Joe Fleming, CFL defensive end for the BC Lions 1971 Bryn Parry, Vancouver BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 BC Amateur-2nd 1971 Paul Hannam, Vancouver BC, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics 1971 Brian Storey, Richmond BC, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics 1971 Camille Thompson, Salmon Arm BC, basketball center 1996 Olympics 1971 Martin Quinney, Quesnel BC, Canada Tour golfer, 1994 Glen Meadows-2nd 1971 Greg Frers, CFL safety for the BC Lions 1971 Larry Thompson, CFL/NFL wide receiver, Seattle Seahawks, BC Lions 1971 Tim Kroeker, Chilliwack BC, 110m hurdler 1996 Olympics 1971 Khari Jones, CFL/WLAF quarterback, BC Lions, Scottish Claymores 1971 Steve Glenn, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1971 Tyrone Chatman, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1971 Lance Bade, Vancouver BC, U.S. double trap, Olympics-bronze-1996 1970 Brooks Findlay, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1970 Rob Olson, Victoria BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1990 Newlands Open 1970 Mark Hatfield, CFL guard for the BC Lions 1970 Margaret Langford, Vancouver BC, canoeist 1996 Olympics 1970 Leonard Humphries, CFL cornerback for the BC Lions 1970 Harry Van Hofwegen, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1970 Cory Mantyka, CFL guard for the BC Lions 1970 Morgan Fox, Prince George BC, playmate, Dec, 1990 1970 Cory Philpot, CFL running back for the BC Lions 1970 Andreas Hestler, Victoria BC, cyclist 1996 Olympics 1970 Chuck Bradley, born in CFL/WLAF tackle, BC Lions, Barcelona Dragons 1970 Candace Murray, Vancouver BC, softball shortstop 1996 Olympics 1970 Yogi Johl, Vancouver BC, 130 kg Greco Roman wrestler 1996 Olympics 1969 Todd Furdyk, CFL tackle for the BC Lions 1969 Trevor Shaw, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1969 Dave Chaytors, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1969 Jason Priestley, Vancouver BC, actor, Brandon-Beverly Hills 90210 1969 Johnny Scott, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1969 Lori Hallier, Victoria BC Canada, actress, Shannon-Santa Barbara 1969 Joe Sakic, Burnaby BC, NHL center, Colorado Avalanche, Canada 1998 1969 Chris Smith, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nike golfer, 1993 BC Open-8th 1969 Chelan Kozak, Revelstoke BC, equestrian 1996 Olympics 1968 Darren Barber, Victoria BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1968 Debbie Rochon, Vancouver BC, actress, Tromeo and Juliet 1968 Chris Tsangaris, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1968 Peter Miller, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1968 Carmie Vairo, Vancouver BC, softball infielder 1996 Olympics 1968 Damion Lyons, CFL cornerback for the BC Lions 1968 Mike Trevathan, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1968 David Maeva, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1968 Rob Anderson, born in Kamloops BC, Canadian Tour golfer, BC Amateur-1990, 92 1968 Sean Millington, CFL fullback for the BC Lions 1968 Marnie McBean, Vancouver BC, rower, Olympics gold 92, 96 1968 Sandy Beasley, Richmond BC, softball outfielder 1996 Olympics 1967 Christine Larsen, New Westminster BC, synchro swimmer, Silver Medal 1996 Olympics 1967 Scott Bianco, Kamloops BC, 90 kg freestyle wrestler 1996 Olympics 1967 Dan Dupuis, Ashcroft BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 Canadian Golf 1967 Alfred Jackson, CFL receiver for the BC Lions 1967 Theresa Luke, Vancouver BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1966 Bruce Bulina, Vancouver BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1990 Alberta Open 1966 Virgil Robertson, CFL defensive end for the BC Lions 1966 Warren Sallenback, South Surrey BC, cyclist 1996 Olympics 1966 Doug Bodger, born in Chemainus BC, NHL defenseman, Team Canada, San Jose 1966 Wayne Drinkwalter, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1966 Giulio Caravatta, CFL quarterback for the BC Lions 1966 Jamie Taras, CFL guard for the BC Lions 1965 Moe Elewonibi, NFL/CFL tackle, Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions 1965 Kathleen Heddle, Trail BC, rower, Olympics gold 92/96 1965 Chima McLean, Vancouver BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1991 Conestoga 1965 Robert Holland, CFL defensive back for the BC Lions 1965 Steve Yzerman, Cranbrook BC, NHL forward, Team Canada, Detroit 1965 Ross MacDonald, Vancouver BC, star yachter 1996 Olympics 1964 Perry Parker, South Laguna Beach California, golfer, 1992 Xerox BC Open 1964 52nd CFL Grey Cup: BC Lions defeats Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 34-24 1964 Nolan Jay Henke, Battle Creek, Michigan, PGA golfer, 1990 BC Open 1964 Mike Withycombe, CFL corner for the BC Lions 1964 Leah Pells, Vancouver BC, 1.5k runner 1996 Olympics 1964 Karla Karch-Gailus, Vancouver BC, basketball guard 1996 Olympics 1964 Erminia Russo, Kelowna BC, volleyball player 1996 Olympics 1964 Paul David Goydos, born in Long Beach, California, PGA golfer, 1994 BC Open-7th 1964 Eric Woods, born in California, Canadian Tour golfer, 1993 Xerox BC Open 1964 Gail Graham, Vanderhoof BC, LPGA golfer, 1995 Fieldcrest Cannon 1963 51st CFL Grey Cup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeats BC Lions, 21-10 1963 Damon Allen, CFL quarterback for the BC Lions 1963 Therese Washtock, Vancouver BC, 3 day equestrian 1996 Olympics 1962 Richard Elliott Fehr, born in Seattle, Washington, PGA golfer, 1986 BC Open 1961 Kelly Tough, Vancouver BC, playmate, Oct, 1981 1961 Joel Ashley Edwards, born in Dallas, Texas, PGA golfer, 1992 BC Open-2nd 1961 Eric Jespersen, Port Alberni BC, star yachter, Olympics-bronze-92, 96 1961 Don Wilson, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1960 Darryl James, Kamloops BC, Canadian Tour golfer, Glenco-1992, 93 1960 Dawn Coe-Jones, Campbell River BC, LPGA golfer, 1992 Kemper Open 1960 Heidi Sorenson, Vancouver BC, playmate, Jul, 1981 1960 Bev Smith, born in Armstrong BC, basketball forward 1996 Olympics 1960 Dorothy Stratten, Vancouver BC, playmate, August, 1979, Galixina 1960 Lisa Walters, Prince Rupert BC, LPGA golfer, Itoki Hawaiian-1992, 93 1959 Bryan Adams, Vancouver BC Canada, singer, Heaven 1959 Richard Zokol, Kitimat BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1982 BC Open 1959 David Delong, born in Portland, Oregon, Canadian Tour golfer, 1988 BC Open 1958 Michelle Bauer, California, actress, One Million Heels BC 1958 Michael Patrick Hulbert, born in Elmira, New York, PGA golfer, 1989 BC Open 1958 Joseph Paul Sindelar, born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, PGA golfer, BC Open-1985, 87 1958 Comic strip "BC" 1st appears 1956 Leslie Reid, born in Vancouver BC, equestrian dressage 1996 Olympics 1955 Kristine Winder, Vancouver BC, playmate, Oct, 1977 1955 Mitch Addock, born in Macon MS, Nike golfer, 1992 BC Open-11th 1955 Mike Reno, Vancouver BC Canada, rock vocalist, Loverboy 1954 BC Lions plays its 1st CF game, they lose to Montreal Alouettes, 22-0 1954 Lui Passaglia, born in Vancouver BC, CFL place kicker for the BC Lions 1953 Ray Stewart, Matsqui BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 Dunhill Cup 1953 Robert Brent Thirsk, BC Canada, astronaut, STS-78 1952 Professor WF Libby said Stonehedge dates back to 1848 BC 1952 Michael Daly, born in Toronto, Canadian Tour golfer, 1991 BC Winter Tour 1952 David Allen Barr, born in Kelowna BC, PGA golfer, Atlanta Golf Classic 1951 Don [Sheldon George] Pooley, Jr., born in Phoenix, Arizona, PGA golfer, 1980 BC Open 1949 Thomas O Kite, Jr., born in Austin, Texas, PGA golfer, 1978 BC Open, Crosby 1983 1949 Howard Allen Twitty, born in Phoenix, Arizona, PGA golfer, 1979 BC Open 1948 Margaret Trudeau, Vancouver BC, former Canadian 1st lady 1948 Carole Landis, U.S. actress (1 Million BC, Topper Returns), dies at 29 1948 Cliff Thorburn, Victoria, BC, champion snooker player 1946 Gilmer Bryan Morgan, Wewoka, Oklahoma, PGA golfer, 1977 BC Open 1946 Michael Ontkean, Vancouver BC, actor, Rookies, Slap Shot, Twin Peaks 1944 Bill Henderson, Vancouver BC, rock vocalist and guitarist, Chilliwack 1942 Barbara Parkins, Vancouver BC, actress, Betty-Peyton Place, Asylum 1940 Raquel Welch, born in Chicago, Illinois, Myra Breckenridge, 1,000,000 BC, 100 Rifles 1934 Netherlands Indies BC Ltd begins radio transmission (Indonesia) 1931 Robert Ito, Vancouver BC, actor, Sam-Quincy ME 1929 Lee Patterson, born in Vancouver, BC, actor, Dave-Surfside Six, Another World 1927 Carl Toms, stage designer, 1 Million BC, Moon Zero Two 1922 Yvonne De Carlo, Vancouver BC, actress, 10 Commandments, Munsters 1922 Vancouver, BC starts driving on the right side of road 1921 Alexis Smith, Penticton BC Canada, actress, Jessica-Dallas, Follies 1919 Carole Landis, Fairchild WI, actress, One Million BC, Topper Returns 1917 Raymond Burr, BC Canada, actor, Perry Mason, Ironsides, Godzilla 1915 Victor Mature, born in Louisville, Kentucky, actor, 1 Million BC, Samson and Delilah 1914 John Ireland, Vancouver BC, actor, Rawhide, Gunfight at OK Corral 1899 John Qualen, Vancouver BC, actor, Grapes of Wrath, Searchers 1892 Hal Roach, early film director/producer, 1 Million BC 1889 Stanley Park dedicated in Vancouver, BC 1888 CPR opens Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC 1887 1st transcontinental train arrives in Vancouver, BC 1886 1st scheduled transcontinental passenger train reaches Pt Moody, BC 1886 M A Maclean elected 1st mayor of Vancouver, BC 1886 City of Vancouver BC incorporated 1886 Weekly Herald, 1st Vancouver, BC newspaper, publishes 1st issue 1864 1st export of goods from Burrard Inlet, BC to a foreign country 1863 1st cargo of lumber leaves Burrard Inlet (Vancouver, BC area) 1808 Simon Fraser completes his trip down Fraser R, BC, lands at Musqueam 1792 Vancouver meets Spanish ships Sutil and Mexicana off Vancouver, BC 1792 George Vancouver discovers site of Vancouver BC 1791 Jose Maria Narvaez discovers Point Grey (now Vancouver BC) 1656 Armagh James Ussher, Archbishop (said world began 4004 BC), dies at 76 |
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