In 1535, Jacques Cartier arrived in the village of Stadacona and later spent winters there.

The 400th anniversary celebration of the founding of Quebec City, a historic milestone marking the establishment of the city by Samuel de Champlain in 1608.

The first missionaries, the Recollets, arrived in Quebec City in 1615.

Between 1629-1632, Quebec City briefly came under English possession.

The Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was signed in 1632, impacting the ownership of Quebec City.

In 1635, the Jesuits arrived in Quebec City and established the Collège de Québec.

The earliest recorded Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations in New France date back to 1636, with roots in pagan Europe's summer solstice bonfires. Over time, the tradition became associated with the feast day of Saint John the Baptist on June 24. These celebrations have persisted in French Canada and are now recognized as the Fête nationale du Québec (national holiday of Québec).

In 1639, the Augustinian sisters arrived in Quebec, establishing Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, which was under their administration until 1962.

The first Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral was constructed in 1647, becoming an important landmark in Quebec City.

Under the direction of Charles de Montmagny, the first Chateau St. Louis was built in 1648, serving as a significant governmental and residential building in Quebec City.

In 1663, Quebec became the capital city of New France as the population of Quebec and its surrounding farm lands reached 1,950 people.

The Battle of Quebec took place in 1690 during King William's War.

The Quebec Expedition took place in 1711.

In 1726, Claude-Thomas Dupuy commissioned Claude Barolet as a royal notary for Quebec City.

French general Louis-Joseph and British general James Wolfe, Marquis de Montcalm, were mortally injured during this critical fight, leading to the surrender of New France and most other French North American regions to Great Britain in the Treaty of Paris.

In 1774, the Quebec Act was passed, impacting the governance and territorial boundaries of Quebec. The act aimed to provide religious freedom for Catholics and maintain French civil law in the region, contributing to the tensions that led to the American Revolutionary War.

In 1775, the British successfully repelled an attack during the American Revolution in the Second Battle of Quebec, reinforcing the city's military defenses.

In 1791, the British Parliament passed the Constitutional Act, splitting the large colony of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada, with Quebec City remaining the capital of Lower Canada.

The construction of the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral was finished in 1804.

The building process of St. Andrew's Church in Quebec City started in 1807.

In January 1808, after being elected as the first Jewish politician in Quebec, Ezekiel Hart was denied his seat in the Assembly for refusing to take the Christian Oath of Office.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec was officially founded in 1819.

The construction work for the Citadelle of Quebec commenced in 1820.

The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec was established in 1824.

The transport ship Buffalo departed from Lower Canada with 58 Patriotes who were exiled for participating in the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837–38. They were sent to Australia and imprisoned at Longbottom Stockade in Sydney until receiving pardons by 1844.

La Maison Simons, a well-known retail store, was founded in 1840.

A fire occurred in Saint-Jean, Quebec, causing destruction and potential loss of life. Further details about the extent of the damage and casualties are not provided.

The Institut canadien de Québec was established in 1848.

In November 1849, a conflict erupted at Mica Bay, Quebec, between First Nations, Métis people, and the Quebec Mining Company over mining rights. The attack was led by white businessman Allan Macdonell.

Brunet pharmacy was established in 1855.

A Grand Trunk Railway train derailed off the Beloeil Bridge into the Richelieu River at St-Hilaire, Québec, resulting in the death of 99 people and injuries to 100 others. This tragic event is known as Canada's worst train wreck.

On this day, Chauveau assumed the position of Premier. Further details about his tenure and contributions can be explored.

The withdrawal of the British military in 1871 dealt another economic blow to Quebec City. This event marked a significant shift in the city's economic landscape.

The Honourable Auguste-Réal Angers was appointed as Québec's 6th lieutenant-governor, serving until December 5, 1892.

The Honourable Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau was appointed as Québec's 7th lieutenant-governor, serving from December 12, 1892, until January 29, 1898.

In 1908, Plains of Abraham Park became the first historic site to be protected by the federal government, leading to the establishment of the National Historic Site of Canada system in 1919.

The Quebec Boundaries Extension Act was enacted in 1912.

The construction of Gare du Palais was completed in 1915.

In 1917, the Quebec Bridge, connecting the North and South banks of the St. Lawrence River, was finished.

The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré was constructed in 1926.

In 1928, the Quebec Aces hockey team was founded.

In 1931, Édifice Jean-Antoine-Panet was constructed.

The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec was established in 1933.

The Honourable Henry George Carroll was appointed as the 16th lieutenant-governor of Québec and served until May 3, 1934.

The Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport was established in 1939.

The Quebec Conference of 1943 led to the signing of the Quebec Agreement.

The Second Quebec Conference of 1944 was held at the Citadel and nearby Château Frontenac.

The Quebec Winter Carnival was established in 1955.

During a violent thunderstorm over Issoudun, a chartered Maritime Central Airways DC-4 crashed, killing all 79 aboard.

Joseph-Mignault-Paul Sauvé, leader of the Union Nationale, became Quebec's 21st premier.

The Quebec City Summer Festival was established in 1968.

École nationale d'administration publique and Institut national de la recherche scientifique were established in 1969.

Québec labour minister Pierre Laporte was kidnapped by FLQ terrorists in the Montréal suburb of St Hubert.

The Gentilly nuclear power plant in Québec opened, becoming the world's first nuclear plant with a reactor fueled by natural uranium and cooled by ordinary water using the CANDU system.

The construction of Edifice Marie-Guyart was finished in 1972.

The Musée de la civilisation was founded in 1984.

In 1985, the Ramparts of Quebec City were designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

In 1987, the official flag of Quebec City was adopted.

Jean-Paul L'Allier assumed office as the mayor of Québec City in 1989, serving until 2005. He previously served as Québec's minister of Communications during the October Crisis.

The legal text that defines civil laws in the province of Québec officially became effective on this date.

Daniel Johnson Jr, the leader of the Liberal Party, assumed office as the 30th premier of Québec.

The Québec Nordiques hockey team was sold to Comsat Corporation for US $75 million and relocated to Denver, Colorado, where they were renamed the Avalanche. The team went on to win the Stanley Cup the following year.

The Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands was held in 1998.

The Roman Catholic Church in Quebec declined to apologize to 3,000 orphans who alleged they were sexually and physically abused in church-run institutions. The children were falsely labeled as mentally ill to receive government subsidies.

The 3rd Summit of the Americas took place in 2001.

In 2002, Communauté métropolitaine de Québec was established.

Jean-Paul L'Allier concluded his tenure as the mayor of Québec City in 2005 after serving in the position for 16 years.

The Simons family offered the Tourny Fountain to Québec City as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations. The fountain, originally from Bordeaux, France, was dismantled and reconstructed in Québec City.

In 2008, Quebec City celebrated its 400th anniversary since its founding.

The tragic Quebec City mosque shooting occurred in 2017.

Bill 21, also known as An Act respecting the laicity of the State, was passed by the Quebec National Assembly on June 16, 2019. The bill aimed to confirm Quebec's secular status and prohibit civil service employees in positions of authority and teachers in the public sector from wearing religious symbols.

Gilles Lamontagne, former Québec City mayor and federal Member of Parliament, passed away in Montréal at the age of 97. He had a distinguished political career and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.

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