April 12, 1751
New France Governor La Jonquière issues an ordinance calling on all Acadians in French territory north of the Missaguash River to take an oath of allegiance to France, with the possibility of bearing arms.
April 12, 1855
New Brunswick becomes the first province in British North America to adopt the secret ballot for electing members to the House of Assembly.
April 12, 1867
The Imperial Canada Railway Loan Act is passed in London, which provides for a British guarantee of £3 million to begin construction of the Intercolonial Railway between Halifax and Quebec.
April 13, 1844
Victoria County is established out of Carleton County, with Colebrooke (Grand Falls) as the Shire Town.
April 13, 1859
By an Act of the Legislature, King's College is transformed into the University of New Brunswick, with its new charter guaranteeing a non-denominational provincial institution open to all students regardless of religious persuasion.
April 13, 1866
Two boatloads of Fenians land on the outskirts of St. Stephen, but are frightened off when the alarm is raised by a messenger. "Old Joe" Young rides through the town Paul Revere style shouting "Arm yourselves! The Fenians are upon you!"
April 13, 1876
The Shire Town for Victoria County is changed from Colebrooke to Andover.
April 14, 1866
The Irish Fenians invade Indian Island, near Campobello. Four days later United States military disarm and disperse the invaders by authority of the Neutrality Act.
April 14, 1873
Madawaska County is established out of Victoria County, with Edmundston as the Shire Town.
April 14, 1912
The luxury liner "RMS Titanic", on her maiden voyage from Southampton England to New York City, strikes an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland.
April 15, 1861
Poet Bliss Carman is born in Fredericton. As an adult he becomes one of Canada's best known poets, writing lyrics on nature, love, and the open road. His most famous poem, "Low Tide on Grand Pre", is published in 1893 and wins international recognition.
April 15, 1890
Pierre-Amand Landry becomes New Brunswick's first Acadian judge.
April 15, 1919
After almost 50 years of debating the issue, New Brunswick women are granted the right to vote in provincial elections.
April 16, 1764
James Simonds, James White, Jonathan Leavitt, and a party of approximately 30 tradesmen arrive at Portland Point (Saint John) from Massachusetts to establish the first permanent English settlement.
April 16, 1891
The Legislative Council, New Brunswick’s appointed Upper House, is abolished.
April 16, 1903
The villages of Andover and Perth are incorporated together as a district, for the purpose of providing residents with electric light, power and heat.
April 17, 1645
With Charles de La Tour in Boston, seeking help to maintain his hold in Acadia, arch-rival Charles d'Aulnay de Charnisay attacks Fort La Tour. After an heroic defense, La Tour's wife, Françoise-Marie Jacquelin, surrenders and dies soon after.
April 17, 1851
One of Canada's most famous clipper ships, the " Marco Polo ", is launched at Marsh Creek near Saint John. Built by James Smith at Courtenay Bay, the " Marco Polo " earns the title of the Fastest Ship in the World.
April 17, 1889
The cities of Saint John and Portland agree to merge, becoming one City of Saint John.
April 17, 1908
Rev. Joseph Owens, author, philosopher and president of the Metaphysics Society of America, is born in Saint John.
April 18, 1866
With the intent of leading New Brunswick into Confederation, Lieutenat Governor Arthur Hamilton Gordon calls upon Peter Mitchell to form a new government after the resignation of Premier Albert J. Smith.
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