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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
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1527
8.3.1527
The first known letter from North America is sent by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland.
1892
7.8.1892
St. John's, Newfoundland is devastated in the Great Fire of 1892.
1980
4.12.1980
Terry Fox begins his "Marathon of Hope" at St. John's, Newfoundland.