Royal Visit 1976

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Date(s) of occurrence: 15 July 1976

Significance: Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Summer Olympics in Montreal on 17 July.

Summary of event: On their first evening in Fredericton, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended the provincial dinner held at UNB's McConnell Hall.

Notes:

Source(s):

  • UNB Scrapbook July - August 1976 (UA RG 100), Daily Gleaner, 15 July 1976.
  • UNB Scrapbook July - August 1976 (UA RG 100), Daily Gleaner, 16 July 1976.
  • UNB Scrapbook July - August 1976 (UA RG 100), Telegraph Journal, 16 July 1976.