October
9
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
11 Albertans share 9 October, spanning 1910 to 2016.
- 9 born
- 2 died
1980
Calgary Flames play their first NHL game
The Calgary Flames played their first NHL regular-season game after relocating from Atlanta, skating to a 5-5 tie with the Quebec Nordiques at the Stampede Corral.
Wikipedia — 1980-81 Calgary Flames season ↗
Also on this date
- 1910
- 1948
- 1957
- 1964
- 1978
- 1979
- 1985
- 1996
- 2001
- 1929
Canadian politician (1862-1929)
Read on Wikipediasource data97 years ago today
- 2016
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