August
30
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
3 Albertans share 30 August, spanning 1947 to 1964.
- 2 born
- 1 died
1971
Lougheed ends the Social Credit era
Peter Lougheed's Progressive Conservatives won the provincial election, ending 36 years of Social Credit government and opening a PC dynasty that would itself last four decades.
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Also on this date
- 1947
- 1964
- 1956
Canadian politician (1878–1956)
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