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We supplicate all rulers not to remain deaf to the cry of mankind. Let them do everything in their power to save peace. By so doing they will spare the world the horrors of a war that would have disastrous consequences, such as nobody can foresee.

- Pope John XXIII

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February 20

1944:

Ferry carrying heavy water destroyed by Norwegian resistance

1953:

St. Edward's Crown adopted for all epaulettes, badges and buttons.

1959:

Prime Minister John Diefenbaker announces the cancellation of the Avro Arrow project, despite claims of the Arrow being the best modern interceptor in the world. At about the same time, at Avro's headquarters in Malton, Ontario, the company announce

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