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Today in History—April 1: The Creation of Nunavut
Today in History—April 1: The Creation of Nunavut
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　　April 1, 1999: The night the map of Canada split (more) Today in History—April 1: The Creation of Nunavut Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Mar. 31, 2026 •History April 1, 1999: The night the map of Canada splitNICK DIDLICK/POOL—AFP/Getty Images; Photo Illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Under a blue moon, at 45 degrees below zero, on this night in 1999, the map of Canada split. Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica.Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Want to learn more about what happened on April 1, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning. For...

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