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    • May 18 1642
      Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve founded Ville-Marie, which was destined to become the most important trading post in New France and the future city of Montréal. Maisonneuve served as governor until 1665.
    • May 18 1892
      John Croke, who won first Victoria Cross posthumously awarded a Newfoundlander, was born at Little Bay, Nfld.
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