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What Happened on July 7, 1534

Historical Events

  • European colonization of the Americas: first known exchange between Europeans and natives of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in New Brunswick

First French Amerindian Trade

First act of trade between the French and Amerindians when Jacques Cartier trades items with Micmacs at Chaleur Bay [1]

About July 7, 1534

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 490 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer