🌍 This Day in History
1625: Charles I becomes King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, setting the stage for the English Civil War.
1871: The first-ever international rugby match takes place in Edinburgh, with Scotland defeating England.
1958: Nikita Khrushchev becomes Premier of the Soviet Union, solidifying his leadership during the Cold War.
1964: The "Good Friday Earthquake," the most powerful in North American history (9.2 magnitude), strikes Alaska.
1977: The deadliest accident in aviation history occurs as two Boeing 747s collide in Tenerife, Canary Islands.
1993: Jiang Zemin is appointed President of the People's Republic of China, beginning a decade of rapid economic growth.
🇨🇦 Canadian Politics
Yesterday: Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada has officially met the NATO 2% defence spending target, a major shift in fiscal and military policy.
Today: Debate continues over a controversial proposal to scale back Old Age Security (OAS) for high-income seniors to save billions in the federal budget.
🇺🇸 US Politics
Yesterday: President Trump extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. prepares to deploy more troops to the Middle East amid a deepening energy crisis and military standoff.
🌐 Global Impact
Yesterday will be remembered for: The UN’s World Meteorological Organization warning of a record "climate imbalance."
💡 Quotation of the Day
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." — Alan Watts
🌤 Ottawa Essentials
Sunrise: 6:55 AM | Sunset: 7:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous (approx.
58% illuminated) Gas Price: ~165.9¢/L (Regular)
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