June 2019
75th anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy (France) to open the way to Germany from the West. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division in the British Army Group. June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
Find out more »NSSBL game in Dartmouth
June 6, 2019: Kentville at Dartmouth - 7:30pm Field : Beazley Field - 50 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth, NS
Find out more »NHL Finals : Game 5
NHL Finals : Game 5 : June 6, 2019 Blues and Bruins (9 pm)
Find out more »Halifax Greek Fest
The oldest and largest cultural festival in Halifax. Join us June 6-9, 2019 for a taste of Greece in the heart of Halifax. Join us for.... - Live Greek Music - Greek Dancing - Wine Tastings - Waterfront Patio Kafenio - Kids Activities - Church Tours - Win a Trip to Greece and other fantastic prizes - All the Greek food you can eat! 38 Purcell’s Cove Road Halifax, Nova Scotia
Find out more »The first album from The Cars is released
The Cars released their first album June 6, 1978. The cover model was Natalya Medvedeva, a Russian-born model, singer, writer and journalist. The band paid $80 to design the artwork used on the album cover.
Find out more »Prince was born in 1958
Prince (RIP) June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016. 89 9 The Wave will feature an all Prince edition of the 80's Drive Home @ 5 pm. You'll hear Little Red Corvette, Let's Go Crazy, Raspberry Beret and more.
Find out more »National Fish and Chip day
Fish and Chip Day : June 7th. Fish and chips were first served together as a dish around 1860. Fish and chips were served in newspaper until the 1980s. Fish and chips appear in Charles Dickens' "A Tale Of Two Cities". They were excluded from rationing during WW1 and WW2. In Belgium, fish and chips are eaten with mayonnaise. The Chinese serve fish and chips with sugar. For the best fish experience, listen to the advice of those who live…
Find out more »Descriptive movie matinee
These monthly screenings are audio-descriptive for those who are blind or partially sighted, although all are welcome. Descriptive Movie Matinee: Johnny English Strikes Again June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Alderney Gate Library, 60 Alderney Dr Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N5 Canada
Find out more »New Peter Frampton album
Peter Frampton- 'All Blue' released June 7th. Rock legend Peter Frampton is voyaging into a new genre. The guitar virtuoso has announced a new album called All Blues, composed entirely of blues covers performed by the Peter Frampton Band. “I have always loved to play the blues,” Frampton remarked in the album’s press release. “When we formed Humble Pie, the first material we played together was just that". All Blues will be released on June 7, less than two weeks before Frampton kicks off his farewell tour.…
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