Historical Events tagged with "British Columbia"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Science & Technology

Discovery of Burgess Shale Fossils by Walcott

August 30th, 1909 115 years ago

In 1909, paleontologist Charles Doolittle Walcott discovered an extraordinary fossil bed in the Burgess Shale, located in the Canadian Rockies near Field, British Columbia. The fossils, stunningly well-preserved, include a variety of Cambrian organisms, offering an unprecedented glimpse into early life on Earth. Walcott's finding, which came after extensive exploration, highlighted the diversity of marine life during the Cambrian period and fundamentally changed our understanding of evolutionary biology.

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Politics & Government

Oregon Treaty Establishes U.S.-Canada Border

June 15th, 1846 178 years ago

The Oregon Treaty, ratified on June 15, 1846, was an agreement between the United States and Great Britain that established the border between U.S. territory and British North America along the 49th parallel, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This treaty resolved a long-standing dispute regarding the Oregon Territory, which both nations claimed. The settlement was a pivotal moment in American expansionism and reflected both countries' interests in the region, which was rich in resources and strategic importance.

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