2014 Event American pet supply retailer PetSmart agrees to be purchased by private equity firm BC Partners for $8.7 billion 2013 Event If verified, a Buddhist shrine discovered in Nepal that dates to 550 BC could change the date of the Buddha's birthday 2013 Event New research on the Shroud of Turin supports that it may actually been used as Jesus Christ's burial cloth; researchers used mechanical and thermal measurements to date the shroud between 300 BC and 400 AD 1995 Event Memphis Mad Dogs 1st CFL home game vs, BC Lions 1994 Event "Meet The Flintstones" by The BC 52's peaks to #33 1992 Event Bill Comrie purchases BC Lions from CFL 1992 Event CFL revokes BC Lions franchise 1991 Event Doug Flutie of BC Lions sets CFL passing record of 582 yards despite losing to Edmonton 45-38 in overtime 1990 Event Highest combined CFL score (111), Toronto Argonauts beat BC 68-43 1989 Event 5 pharoah sculptures from 1470 BC found at temple of Luxor 1989 Event Ruins of Mashkan-shapir (occupied 2050-1720 BC) found in Iraq 1988 Event Tug hits oil barge, spreads 231,000 gal on 300 mi of WA and BC coast 1988 Event 76th CFL Grey Cup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeats BC Lions, 22-21 1988 Event Ronald J. Dossenbach sets world record for pedaling across Canada from Vancouver, BC to Halifax, NS in 13 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes 1988 Event Ronald J Dossenbach begins world record ride, pedaling across Canada from Vancouver BC, to Halifax, NS (13 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes) 1986 Death Mamo Clark, actor (1 Million BC, Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island), dies 1986 Event 1 million days since traditional foundation of Rome, 4/21/753 BC 1985 Event 73rd CFL Grey Cup: BC Lions defeats Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 37-24 1983 Event 71st CFL Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts defeats BC Lions, 18-17 1983 Death Reginald Denham, director/writer (Death at BC House), dies at 89 1980 Birthday Jessica Deglau, Vancouver BC, 200m butterfly 1996 Olympics 1978 Birthday Andrea Moody, Abbotsford BC, 4X100 swimmer 1996 Olympics 1977 Birthday Shannon Shakespeare, Mission BC, 100m swimmer 1996 Olympics 1976 Birthday Camille Martens, Vancouver BC, gymnast 1996 Olympics 1976 Birthday Sonya Jeyaseelan, born in Newestminster BC, tennis star, 1995 Futures Fla 1975 Event Chinese archeologists discover a 3-acre burial site with 6,000 clay statues of warriors dating as early as 221 BC 1975 Birthday Sarah Evanetz, born in Vancouver BC, 100m butterfly 1996 Olympics 1975 Birthday Adam Deadmarsh, Trail BC, NHL center, Colorado Avalanche, 1998 Olympics 1975 Birthday Bret Anderson, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1975 Birthday B. J. Gallis, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1974 Birthday Richard Ikeda, Kamloops BC, gymnast 1996 Olympics 1974 Birthday Adam Parfitt, born in Victoria BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1974 Birthday Alfred Shipman, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1974 Birthday Andrew English, CFL receiver for the BC Lions 1973 Birthday Jeffrey Schiebler, New Westminster BC, 10k/steeplechase 1996 Olympics 1973 Birthday Paige Gordon, born in North Vancouver BC, diver, Olympics-16-92, 96 1973 Birthday Kelly Lochbaum, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1973 Birthday Sammie Brennan, CFL defensive back, BC Lions 1973 Birthday Brad Yamaoka, CFL running back for the BC Lions 1972 Birthday Paul Penny, Victoria BC, golfer, Edmonton City Amat-1993, 94 1972 Birthday Maurice Kelly, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1972 Birthday Sheldon Benoit, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1972 Birthday Darryl Yung, Victoria BC, badminton player 1996 Olympics 1972 Birthday Martin Miller, CFL safety for the BC Lions 1972 Birthday Leigh Andrew-Pearso, North Vancouver BC Canada, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics 1972 Birthday Andre Strode, CFL defensive back for the BC Lions 1972 Birthday Anna Van der Kamp, Abbotsford BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1972 Birthday Dean Larsson, BC Canada, Nike golfer, 1994 Monterrey Open-46th 1972 Birthday Peter Ogilvie, Vancouver BC, 100m sprinter 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Frank Pimiskern, CFL safety for the BC Lions 1971 Birthday Joe Fleming, CFL defensive end for the BC Lions 1971 Birthday Bryn Parry, Vancouver BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 BC Amateur-2nd 1971 Birthday Paul Hannam, Vancouver BC, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Brian Storey, Richmond BC, 470 yachter 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Camille Thompson, Salmon Arm BC, basketball center 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Martin Quinney, Quesnel BC, Canada Tour golfer, 1994 Glen Meadows-2nd 1971 Birthday Greg Frers, CFL safety for the BC Lions 1971 Birthday Larry Thompson, CFL/NFL wide receiver, Seattle Seahawks, BC Lions 1971 Birthday Tim Kroeker, Chilliwack BC, 110m hurdler 1996 Olympics 1971 Birthday Khari Jones, CFL/WLAF quarterback, BC Lions, Scottish Claymores 1971 Birthday Steve Glenn, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1971 Birthday Tyrone Chatman, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1971 Birthday Lance Bade, Vancouver BC, U.S. double trap, Olympics-bronze-1996 1970 Birthday Brooks Findlay, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1970 Birthday Rob Olson, Victoria BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1990 Newlands Open 1970 Birthday Mark Hatfield, CFL guard for the BC Lions 1970 Birthday Margaret Langford, Vancouver BC, canoeist 1996 Olympics 1970 Birthday Leonard Humphries, CFL cornerback for the BC Lions 1970 Birthday Harry Van Hofwegen, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1970 Birthday Cory Mantyka, CFL guard for the BC Lions 1970 Birthday Morgan Fox, Prince George BC, playmate, Dec, 1990 1970 Birthday Cory Philpot, CFL running back for the BC Lions 1970 Birthday Andreas Hestler, Victoria BC, cyclist 1996 Olympics 1970 Birthday Chuck Bradley, born in CFL/WLAF tackle, BC Lions, Barcelona Dragons 1970 Birthday Candace Murray, Vancouver BC, softball shortstop 1996 Olympics 1970 Birthday Yogi Johl, Vancouver BC, 130 kg Greco Roman wrestler 1996 Olympics 1969 Birthday Todd Furdyk, CFL tackle for the BC Lions 1969 Birthday Trevor Shaw, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1969 Birthday Dave Chaytors, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1969 Birthday Jason Priestley, Vancouver BC, actor, Brandon-Beverly Hills 90210 1969 Birthday Johnny Scott, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1969 Birthday Lori Hallier, Victoria BC Canada, actress, Shannon-Santa Barbara 1969 Birthday Joe Sakic, Burnaby BC, NHL center, Colorado Avalanche, Canada 1998 1969 Birthday Chris Smith, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nike golfer, 1993 BC Open-8th 1969 Birthday Chelan Kozak, Revelstoke BC, equestrian 1996 Olympics 1968 Birthday Darren Barber, Victoria BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1968 Birthday Debbie Rochon, Vancouver BC, actress, Tromeo and Juliet 1968 Birthday Chris Tsangaris, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1968 Birthday Peter Miller, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1968 Birthday Carmie Vairo, Vancouver BC, softball infielder 1996 Olympics 1968 Birthday Damion Lyons, CFL cornerback for the BC Lions 1968 Birthday Mike Trevathan, CFL slot back for the BC Lions 1968 Birthday David Maeva, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1968 Birthday Rob Anderson, born in Kamloops BC, Canadian Tour golfer, BC Amateur-1990, 92 1968 Birthday Sean Millington, CFL fullback for the BC Lions 1968 Birthday Marnie McBean, Vancouver BC, rower, Olympics gold 92, 96 1968 Birthday Sandy Beasley, Richmond BC, softball outfielder 1996 Olympics 1967 Birthday Christine Larsen, New Westminster BC, synchro swimmer, Silver Medal 1996 Olympics 1967 Birthday Scott Bianco, Kamloops BC, 90 kg freestyle wrestler 1996 Olympics 1967 Birthday Dan Dupuis, Ashcroft BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 Canadian Golf 1967 Birthday Alfred Jackson, CFL receiver for the BC Lions 1967 Birthday Theresa Luke, Vancouver BC, rower 1996 Olympics 1966 Birthday Bruce Bulina, Vancouver BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1990 Alberta Open 1966 Birthday Virgil Robertson, CFL defensive end for the BC Lions 1966 Birthday Warren Sallenback, South Surrey BC, cyclist 1996 Olympics 1966 Birthday Doug Bodger, born in Chemainus BC, NHL defenseman, Team Canada, San Jose 1966 Birthday Wayne Drinkwalter, CFL defensive tackle for the BC Lions 1966 Birthday Giulio Caravatta, CFL quarterback for the BC Lions 1966 Birthday Jamie Taras, CFL guard for the BC Lions 1965 Birthday Moe Elewonibi, NFL/CFL tackle, Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions 1965 Birthday Kathleen Heddle, Trail BC, rower, Olympics gold 92/96 1965 Birthday Chima McLean, Vancouver BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1991 Conestoga 1965 Birthday Robert Holland, CFL defensive back for the BC Lions 1965 Birthday Steve Yzerman, Cranbrook BC, NHL forward, Team Canada, Detroit 1965 Birthday Ross MacDonald, Vancouver BC, star yachter 1996 Olympics 1964 Birthday Perry Parker, South Laguna Beach California, golfer, 1992 Xerox BC Open 1964 Event 52nd CFL Grey Cup: BC Lions defeats Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 34-24 1964 Birthday Nolan Jay Henke, Battle Creek, Michigan, PGA golfer, 1990 BC Open 1964 Birthday Mike Withycombe, CFL corner for the BC Lions 1964 Birthday Leah Pells, Vancouver BC, 1.5k runner 1996 Olympics 1964 Birthday Karla Karch-Gailus, Vancouver BC, basketball guard 1996 Olympics 1964 Birthday Erminia Russo, Kelowna BC, volleyball player 1996 Olympics 1964 Birthday Paul David Goydos, born in Long Beach, California, PGA golfer, 1994 BC Open-7th 1964 Birthday Eric Woods, born in California, Canadian Tour golfer, 1993 Xerox BC Open 1964 Birthday Gail Graham, Vanderhoof BC, LPGA golfer, 1995 Fieldcrest Cannon 1963 Event 51st CFL Grey Cup: Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeats BC Lions, 21-10 1963 Birthday Damon Allen, CFL quarterback for the BC Lions 1963 Birthday Therese Washtock, Vancouver BC, 3 day equestrian 1996 Olympics 1962 Birthday Richard Elliott Fehr, born in Seattle, Washington, PGA golfer, 1986 BC Open 1961 Birthday Kelly Tough, Vancouver BC, playmate, Oct, 1981 1961 Birthday Joel Ashley Edwards, born in Dallas, Texas, PGA golfer, 1992 BC Open-2nd 1961 Birthday Eric Jespersen, Port Alberni BC, star yachter, Olympics-bronze-92, 96 1961 Birthday Don Wilson, CFL linebacker for the BC Lions 1960 Birthday Darryl James, Kamloops BC, Canadian Tour golfer, Glenco-1992, 93 1960 Birthday Dawn Coe-Jones, Campbell River BC, LPGA golfer, 1992 Kemper Open 1960 Birthday Heidi Sorenson, Vancouver BC, playmate, Jul, 1981 1960 Birthday Bev Smith, born in Armstrong BC, basketball forward 1996 Olympics 1960 Birthday Dorothy Stratten, Vancouver BC, playmate, August, 1979, Galixina 1960 Birthday Lisa Walters, Prince Rupert BC, LPGA golfer, Itoki Hawaiian-1992, 93 1959 Birthday Richard Zokol, Kitimat BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1982 BC Open 1959 Birthday David Delong, born in Portland, Oregon, Canadian Tour golfer, 1988 BC Open 1958 Birthday Michelle Bauer, California, actress, One Million Heels BC 1958 Birthday Michael Patrick Hulbert, born in Elmira, New York, PGA golfer, 1989 BC Open 1958 Birthday Joseph Paul Sindelar, born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, PGA golfer, BC Open-1985, 87 1958 Event Comic strip "BC" 1st appears 1956 Birthday Leslie Reid, born in Vancouver BC, equestrian dressage 1996 Olympics 1955 Birthday Kristine Winder, Vancouver BC, playmate, Oct, 1977 1955 Birthday Mitch Addock, born in Macon MS, Nike golfer, 1992 BC Open-11th 1955 Birthday Mike Reno, Vancouver BC Canada, rock vocalist, Loverboy 1954 Event BC Lions plays its 1st CF game, they lose to Montreal Alouettes, 22-0 1954 Birthday Lui Passaglia, born in Vancouver BC, CFL place kicker for the BC Lions 1953 Birthday Ray Stewart, Matsqui BC, Canadian Tour golfer, 1994 Dunhill Cup 1953 Birthday Robert Brent Thirsk, BC Canada, astronaut, STS-78 1952 Event Professor WF Libby said Stonehedge dates back to 1848 BC 1952 Birthday Michael Daly, born in Toronto, Canadian Tour golfer, 1991 BC Winter Tour 1952 Birthday David Allen Barr, born in Kelowna BC, PGA golfer, Atlanta Golf Classic 1951 Birthday Don [Sheldon George] Pooley, Jr., born in Phoenix, Arizona, PGA golfer, 1980 BC Open 1949 Birthday Thomas O Kite, Jr., born in Austin, Texas, PGA golfer, 1978 BC Open, Crosby 1983 1949 Birthday Howard Allen Twitty, born in Phoenix, Arizona, PGA golfer, 1979 BC Open 1948 Birthday Margaret Trudeau, Vancouver BC, former Canadian 1st lady 1948 Death Carole Landis, U.S. actress (1 Million BC, Topper Returns), dies at 29 1948 Birthday Cliff Thorburn, Victoria, BC, champion snooker player 1946 Birthday Gilmer Bryan Morgan, Wewoka, Oklahoma, PGA golfer, 1977 BC Open 1946 Birthday Michael Ontkean, Vancouver BC, actor, Rookies, Slap Shot, Twin Peaks 1944 Birthday Bill Henderson, Vancouver BC, rock vocalist and guitarist, Chilliwack 1942 Birthday Barbara Parkins, Vancouver BC, actress, Betty-Peyton Place, Asylum 1940 Birthday Raquel Welch, born in Chicago, Illinois, Myra Breckenridge, 1,000,000 BC, 100 Rifles 1934 Event Netherlands Indies BC Ltd begins radio transmission (Indonesia) 1931 Birthday Robert Ito, Vancouver BC, actor, Sam-Quincy ME 1929 Birthday Lee Patterson, born in Vancouver, BC, actor, Dave-Surfside Six, Another World 1927 Birthday Carl Toms, stage designer, 1 Million BC, Moon Zero Two 1922 Birthday Yvonne De Carlo, Vancouver BC, actress, 10 Commandments, Munsters 1922 Event Vancouver, BC starts driving on the right side of road 1921 Birthday Alexis Smith, Penticton BC Canada, actress, Jessica-Dallas, Follies 1919 Birthday Carole Landis, Fairchild WI, actress, One Million BC, Topper Returns 1917 Birthday Raymond Burr, BC Canada, actor, Perry Mason, Ironsides, Godzilla 1915 Birthday Victor Mature, born in Louisville, Kentucky, actor, 1 Million BC, Samson and Delilah 1914 Birthday John Ireland, Vancouver BC, actor, Rawhide, Gunfight at OK Corral 1899 Birthday John Qualen, Vancouver BC, actor, Grapes of Wrath, Searchers 1892 Birthday Hal Roach, early film director/producer, 1 Million BC 1889 Event Stanley Park dedicated in Vancouver, BC 1888 Event CPR opens Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC 1887 Event 1st transcontinental train arrives in Vancouver, BC 1886 Event 1st scheduled transcontinental passenger train reaches Pt Moody, BC 1886 Event M A Maclean elected 1st mayor of Vancouver, BC 1886 Event City of Vancouver BC incorporated 1886 Event Weekly Herald, 1st Vancouver, BC newspaper, publishes 1st issue 1864 Event 1st export of goods from Burrard Inlet, BC to a foreign country 1863 Event 1st cargo of lumber leaves Burrard Inlet (Vancouver, BC area) 1808 Event Simon Fraser completes his trip down Fraser R, BC, lands at Musqueam 1792 Event Vancouver meets Spanish ships Sutil and Mexicana off Vancouver, BC 1792 Event George Vancouver discovers site of Vancouver BC 1791 Event Jose Maria Narvaez discovers Point Grey (now Vancouver BC) 1656 Death Armagh James Ussher, Archbishop (said world began 4004 BC), dies at 76
