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Related: About this forumOn this day, June 24, 1880, "O Canada" was performed for the first time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_24 1880 First performance of O Canada at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français. The song would later become the national anthem of Canada.
Wed Jun 25, 2025: On June 24, 1880, "O Canada" was performed for the first time.
Mon Jun 24, 2024: On this day, June 24, 1880, "O Canada" was performed for the first time.
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On this day, June 24, 1880, "O Canada" was performed for the first time. (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
6 hrs ago
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3catwoman3
(30,154 posts)1. I love O Canada - stirring melody.
Perhaps it's in my DNA, as it seems I qualify as one of the newly defined Lost Canadians, thru my paternal grandmother's parents.
rurallib
(64,929 posts)3. I love it also!
buzzycrumbhunger
(2,384 posts)2. Best national anthem ever
Seriously, is there anything about Canada that isn't just wholesome and "nice?"
I transcribed for a big hospital in Toronto for years and except for winter, would give anything to change countries.
mahatmakanejeeves
(71,555 posts)5. Ummm ...
3catwoman3
(30,154 posts)4. I thought it was particularly admirable when they changed the lyrics...
...to be gender-neutral.