June 24 is just another day on Canada Post's 2008 calendar, apparently.
In Quebec, Canadian Press is reporting the story since June 24 is Saint-Jean Baptiste Day, the nationalist holiday in that province.
But, June 24 is also an important day for Canada as a whole.
According to legend, Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot) sighted land on his exploration voyage for the King of England on June 24, 1497. The land he found was Newfoundland, and as such, June 24 is a day of national historic significance. The day has long been celebrated in Newfoundland and Labrador as Discovery Day, but since 1949, the date should also mark a discovery day for all Canada.
Too bad Canadian history isn't better known among Canadians.
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