The Year was 1961Canada has a population of 18,238,247.
CTV, Canada's second major TV network, begins broadcasting Supremes sign with Motown Records. "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by Elvis Presley peaks at #1. Sputnik 7 launches into Earth's orbit. Tommy Douglas is elected leader of the newly formed New Democratic Party. President Kennedy establishes the Peace Corp. Poppin' Fresh Pillsbury Dough Boy introduced. Beatles' 1st appearance at the Cavern Club. Adolf Eichmann tried as a war criminal in Israel. Bus with 1st group of Freedom Riders bombed & burned in Alabama. Betty and Barney Hill claim that they saw a mysterious craft in the sky and that it tried to abduct them. Roger Maris sets record of 61 HRs. US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site. Jimmy Dean's Big Bad John album is country music 1st million $ seller. 1st performance of Beach Boys. Winston Churchill High School opens in Lethbridge!
Canada's population is 34,278,400
Arab Spring: Revolt in Tunisia, Egyptian and Libya, civil uprisings in Bahrain Syria, and Yemen, protests in Israel, Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan. A 9.1-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of Japan Elizabeth Taylor dies. Two billion people watch the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Middleton. Winston Churchill High School celebrates it's 50th Birthday! |
It's 2012! If The World is Going to End, The Time to Party is Now!
An event of epic proportions is planned for 2012. Members of the original Winston Churchill High School student body invite you to join in a weekend of fun and excitement, where old memories will be cherished and new experiences encouraged. Check our events page for more information, then purchase your ticket to ride here! We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Can`t wait to see you all!