14 Nov 1935
Canada
Canada
- The Noorduyn Norseman utility transport aircraft took its first flight. ww2dbase [C-64 Norseman | Montreal, Quebec | AC]
11 Feb 1940
Canada
Canada
- Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor-General of Canada, died in Montreal. ww2dbase [Montreal, Quebec | AC]
18 Jul 1940
Canada
Canada
- The Canadian Navy placed an order for 12 motor torpedo boat with Canadian Power Boat Company, Limited in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; this order would later result in MTB 332 through 343. ww2dbase [Montreal, Quebec | CPC]
22 Jul 1940
Canada
Canada
- Canadian corvette HMS Eyebright was launched at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ww2dbase [Montreal, Quebec | CPC]
17 Jul 1942
Canada
Canada
- The keel of Canadian frigate Longueil was laid down at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ww2dbase [Montreal, Quebec | CPC]
14 Jul 1943
Canada
Canada
- Frigate Stormont was launched at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ww2dbase [Montreal, Quebec | CPC]
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