1780 in Canada

Years in Canada: 1777 1778 1779 1780 1781 1782 1783
Centuries: 17th century · 18th century · 19th century
Decades: 1750s 1760s 1770s 1780s 1790s 1800s 1810s
Years: 1777 1778 1779 1780 1781 1782 1783

Events from the year 1780 in Canada.

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Events

  • May 19 – an unusual darkening of the day sky was observed over the New England states and parts of Canada. This has never been explained, though clouds of smoke from massive forest fires are the most likely cause.
  • Quakers begin the Underground Railroad to smuggle slaves to freedom in Canada.

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