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Historic Milestones
2023-04-03
1534 - Island is discovered by Jacques Cartier. He describes it "The finest land 'tis possible to see. Full of fine meadows and trees." Later named Isle St. Jean, it is claimed by France, which generally ignores it for the next two centuries.
1720 - After losing control of Acadia to the British,...