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Ontario History Timeline (Part 7)

Ontario: Barrie, Ont - Guelph - Hamilton, Ont - Kingston, Ont - Kitchener, Ont - London, Ont - Oshawa - Ottawa - St. Catharines - Sudbury - Thunder Bay - Toronto - Windsor, Ont

Today in Canadian History

Events in Ontario History


Famous People from Ontario

Birthdays 601 - 700 of 866

  • 1968-05-30 Kelley Armstrong, Canadian novelist (Women of the Otherworld), born in Sudbury, Ontario
  • 1968-09-20 Leah Pinsent, Canadian actress (April Fool's Day), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1968-09-22 Lisa Alexander, Canadian synchronized swimmer (Olympic silver 1996), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1968-10-02 Jeff Martin, Canadian singer-songwriter (The Tea Party), born in Windsor, Ontario
  • 1968-11-03 Paul Quantrill, Canadian baseball pitcher and coach (MLB All Star 2001; Toronto Blue Jays), born in London, Ontario
  • 1968-11-08 Keith Jones, Canadian NHL right wing, 1992-2000 (Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, and 1 other team), broadcaster. 2005-23 (NBC, Philadelphia Flyers), and team executive, 2023-present (Philadelphia), born in Brantford, Ontario
  • 1968-11-13 Mark Fitzpatrick, NHL goalie (Florida Panthers), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1969-01-27 Michael Kulas, Canadian singer-songwriter (James, 1997-2001), and record producer, born in Oakville, Ontario
  • 1969-02-02 Jody Hull, Canadian NHL player and coach (Florida Panthers), born in Petrolia, Ontario
  • 1969-02-04 Duncan Coutts, Canadian rock bassist (Our Lady Peace), born in St. Catharine, Ontario
  • 1969-03-26 Luke Richardson, Canadian ice hockey defenseman who won World C'ship gold 1994; Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers; and coach Chicago Blackhawks, born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1969-04-10 Dennis Vial, Canadian NHL defenseman (Ottawa Senators), born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
  • 1969-05-01 Bryan Marchment, Canadian NHL defenseman, 1989-2006 (Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks, and 7 other teams), born in Scarborough, Ontario (d. 2022)
  • 1969-05-09 Renn Crichlow, canoeist (Olympics-8-92, 96), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1969-05-26 John Baird, Canadian politician, born in Nepean, Ontario
  • 1969-05-29 Chan Kinchla, Canadian rock guitarist (Blues Traveler - "Run-Around"), born in Hamilton, Ontario
  • 1969-06-17 Karen Nystrom, Canadian ice hockey forward (Olympic silver 1998), born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
  • 1969-07-02 Kevin Hearn, Canadian keyboardist, guitarist, and accordion player (Barenaked Ladies; Thin Buckle), born in Grimsby, Ontario
  • 1969-07-23 Andrew Cassels, Canadian NHL center (Hartford Whalers), born in Bramalea, Ontario, Canada
  • 1969-07-24 Rick Fox, Canadian actor and NBA player (LA Lakers, Boston Celtics), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1969-08-10 Iain Fraser, Canadian NHL center (Winnipeg Jets), born in Scarborough, Ontario
  • 1969-08-15 Mark Heese, Canadian beach volleyballer (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1969-09-17 Rob Zamuner, Canadian NHL forward (Tampa Bay Lightning, Team Canada 1998), born in Oakville, Ontario
  • 1969-10-08 Dylan Neal, American-Canadian actor (Dylan Shaw-Bold & the Beautiful), born in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Samantha Bee (54 years old)

1969-10-25 Canadian-American comedian, actress, and television host, born in Toronto, Ontario

  • 1969-10-27 Corey Foster, NHL defenseman (Pitts Penguins), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1969-10-30 Snow [Darrin O'Brien], Canadian rapper ("Informer"), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1969-11-01 Tie Domi, Canadian ice hockey right wing (third overall penalty minutes in NHL history; Toronto Maple Leafs), born in Windsor, Ontario
  • 1969-12-10 Rob Blake, Canadian Hockey HOF defenseman (Olympic gold 2002; World C'ship gold 1994, 97; Stanley Cup 2001 Colorado Avalanche; Norris Memorial Trophy 1998 LA Kings) and executive (GM LA Kings), born in Simcoe, Ontario
  • 1969-12-12 Kris Wirtz, Canadian ice pairs skater (1994 Skate Canada), born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • 1970-02-18 Raine Maida [Michael Maida], Canadian alt-rock singer-songwriter (Our Lady Peace - "Starseed"), born in Westin, Ontario
  • 1970-03-05 Paul Whelan, Canadian-American security officer and marine (imprisoned in Russia for spying), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1970-05-04 Will Arnett, Canadian-American actor (Arrested Development), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1970-05-12 Mike Weir, Canadian golfer (US Masters 2003), born in Sarnia, Ontario
  • 1970-06-12 Gordon Michael Woolvett, Canadian actor (Andromeda), born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • 1970-06-22 Steven Page, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer (Barenaked Ladies, 1988-2009 - "If I Had $1000000"), born in Scarborough, Ontario
  • 1970-07-27 Tom Europe, Canadian football defensive back (Montreal Alouettes), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1970-08-09 Rod Brind'Amour, Canadian ice hockey center (Stanley Cup 2006 Carolina Hurricanes captain; NHL All Star 1992; Selke Trophy 2006, 07) and coach (Jack Adams Award 2021; Carolina Hurricanes), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1970-08-31 Zack Ward, Canadian actor, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1970-10-25 Ed Robertson, Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter (Barenaked Ladies - "If I Had $1000000"), born in Scarborough, Ontario
  • 1970-10-29 Dan Ratushny, Canadian NHL player (Florida Panthers) and coach, born in Nepean, Ontario
  • 1970-11-15 Lesley Reddon, Canadian ice hockey goalie (Canada, Olympics, 1998), born in North York, Ontario
  • 1970-11-27 Patricia Zentilli, Canadian actress (Lexx), born in Kingston, Ontario
  • 1970-12-03 Laura Schuler, Canadian ice hockey forward and coach (World C'ship gold 1990, 92, 97; coach Dartmouth College), born in Scarborough, Ontario
  • 1970-12-20 Nicole DeBoer, Canadian actress, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1971-03-07 Alison Herst, Canadian kayaker (Olympics-5-92, 96), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1971-03-16 Greg Johnson, Canadian NHL hockey center, 1994-2006 (Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators (captain 2002-06), and 2 other teams), born in Thunder Bay, Ontario (d. 2019)
  • 1971-03-19 Louie Debrusk, Canadian NHL left wing (Edmonton Oilers, and three other teams), born in Cambridge, Ontario
  • 1971-05-26 Steven Rice, Canadian NHL right wing (World Junior C'ship gold 1991, captain), born in Kitchener, Ontario
  • 1971-06-25 Mike Sutherland, Canadian football offensive linebacker (Montreal Alouettes), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1971-07-10 Adam Foote, Canadian ice hockey defenseman (Olympic gold 2002; World C'ship gold 2004; Stanley Cup 1996, 2001 Colorado Avalanche), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1971-07-17 Cory Doctorow, Canadian author and activist, born in Toronto, Ontario

Sandra Oh (53 years old)

1971-07-20 Korean Canadian actress (Grey's Anatomy), born in Nepean, Ontario

  • 1971-10-08 Val St. Germain, Canadian football tackle (Grey Cup 2007 Saskatchewan Roughriders; CFL East All-Star 1998, 2003; CFL West All-Star 1999), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1971-10-27 Mike Ricci, Canadian NHL center (Colorado Avalanche), born in Scarborough, Ontario
  • 1971-11-29 Brad May, Canadian NHL left wing (Buffalo Sabres), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1971-12-03 Keegan Connor Tracy, Canadian actress (Once Upon A Time; The Magicians), born in Windsor, Ontario
  • 1971-12-14 Chris Therien, Canadian NHL defenceman (Philadelphia Flyers), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1971-12-22 Pat Mastroianni, Canadian actor, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1971-12-23 Corey Haim, Canadian actor (Silver Bullet, Lucas, License to Drive), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2010)
  • 1972-01-16 Dameon Clarke, Canadian actor (How to Be a Serial Killer), born in Mississauga, Ontario
  • 1972-01-27 Mark Lawrence, Canadian NHL right wing (Dallas Stars, NY Islanders), born in Burlington, Ontario
  • 1972-01-30 Chris Simon, Canadian ice hockey player (Colorado Avalanche), born in Wawa, Ontario
  • 1972-02-02 Zoë Keating, Canadian-American cellist (Rasputina) and composer (Into The Trees), born in Guelph, Ontario
  • 1972-02-20 k-os [Kevin Brereton], Canadian rapper, songwriter, and musician, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1972-03-03 Martin Prochazka, Slany CZ, NHL forward (Czech Olympic gold 1998), born in Toronto, Ontario

Elvis Stojko (52 years old)

1972-03-22 Canadian figure-skater (World C'ship gold singles 1994, 95, 97; Olympic silver 94, 98), born in Richmond Hill, Ontario

  • 1972-04-13 Mike Kennedy, Canadian NHL left wing (Dallas Stars), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1972-06-06 Erin Woodley, Canadian synchronized swimmer (Olympic silver 1996), born in Mississauga, Ontario
  • 1972-06-15 Jean Francois Labbe, Canadian NHL goalie (Colorado Avalanche), born in Sherbrooke, Ontario
  • 1972-08-01 Tanya Reid, Canadian actress (Exit to Eden), born in Dryden, Ontario, Canada
  • 1972-08-29 Amanda Marshall, Canadian pop-rock singer ("Birmingham"), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1972-10-22 Tyrone Williams, Canadian football defensive tackle (first to win Vanier Cup [Western Ontario Uni], Super Bowl [Dallas Cowboys], Grey Cup [Toronto Argonauts]), born in Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • 1972-11-24 Barry Potomski, Canadian NHL player (LA Kings), born in Windsor, Ontario
  • 1972-11-24 Fred Brathwaite, NHL goalie (Edmonton Oilers), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • 1973-02-12 Tara Strong, Canadian-American voice actress (Rugrats, The Powerpuff Girls), born in Toronto, Ontario

Eric Lindros (51 years old)

1973-02-28 Canadian NHL forward,1992-2007, 6X All-Star (Philadelphia Flyers, and 3 other teams; Olympic Gold - 2002), born in London, Ontario

  • 1973-04-03 Matthew Ferguson, Canadian actor (Geometry in Venice), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1973-04-04 Ryan Coughlin, Canadian football offensive linebacker (Montreal Alouettes), born in Renfrew, Ontario
  • 1973-04-09 Spencer "Spenny" Rice, Canadian entertainer, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1973-04-25 Alek Stojanov, Canadian NHL right wing (Pitts Penguins), born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • 1973-05-14 Natalie Appleton, Canadian pop singer (All Saints -"Never Ever"), born in Mississauga, Ontario
  • 1973-06-08 Lexa Doig, Canadian actress, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1973-06-09 Grant Marshall, Canadian NHL right wing (Dallas Stars), born in Mississauga, Ontario
  • 1973-07-08 Kathleen Robertson, Canadian actress (Beverly Hills, 90210), born in Hamilton, Ontario
  • 1973-09-01 J. D. Fortune [Jason Bennison], Canadian rock singer (INXS, 2005-11), born in Mississauga, Ontario
  • 1973-09-01 Polly Shannon, Canadian actress, born in Kingston, Ontario

Neve Campbell (50 years old)

1973-10-03 Canadian actress (Party of 5; Scream), born in Guelph, Ontario

  • 1973-10-30 Edge [Adam Copeland], Canadian professional wrestler, born in Orangeville, Ontario
  • 1973-11-22 Cassie Campbell, Canadian ice hockey left wing (Olympic gold 2002, 06; IIHF World C'ship gold 1994, 97, 99, 2000, 01, 04), born in Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • 1973-12-05 Shalom Harlow, model (House of Style, Harper's Bazaar), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1973-12-11 Ralph Intranuovo, Canadian NHL center (Edmonton Oilers), born in East York, Toronto, Ontario
  • 1974-03-26 Mike Peca, Canadian ice hockey center who won Olympic gold 2002; Buffalo Sabres, NY Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • 1974-04-04 O. J. Santiago, American football tight end (Atlanta Falcons), born in Whitby, Ontario, Canada
  • 1974-05-08 Colin Daynes, Canadian 68 kg Greco Roman wrestler (Olympic-96), born in Windsor, Ontario
  • 1974-05-09 Stephane Yelle, NHL center (Colorado Avalanche), born in Ottawa, Ontario

Alanis Morissette (50 years old)

1974-06-01 Canadian-American singer-songwriter and musician (Jagged Little Pill, "Ironic"; "You Oughta Know"), born in Ottawa, Ontario

  • 1974-07-06 Steve Sullivan, Canadian NHL center (NJ Devils), born in Timmins, Ontario, Canada
  • 1974-07-13 Deborah Cox, Canadian R&B singer, born in Toronto, Ontario