Newfoundland History
Key points in Newfoundland's European/Canadian history.
Entered: May 11 2007
| # | Year | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 | Approximate date of settlement by Leif Erikson, L'Anse aux Meadows |
| 2 | 1497 | John Cabot claims for England |
| 3 | 1583 | Declared as first English overseas colony |
| 4 | 1610 | Governors established over the colony |
| 5 | 1696 | Invaded (briefly) by French |
| 6 | 1832 | Colonial assembly established |
| 7 | 1869 | Rejected confederation with Canada |
| 8 | 1907 | Gained dominion status at the same time as New Zealand |
| 9 | 1949 | Joined Canadian confederation |
| 10 | 2001 | Renamed as Newfoundland and Labrador |
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canada, provinces, newfoundland, labrador
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