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Joseph-Armand Bombardier
1907Apr, 16

Joseph-Armand Bombardier

Joseph-Armand Bombardier, Canadian inventor and businessman, founded Bombardier Inc. (d. 1964)
Joseph-Armand Bombardier (French pronunciation: ​[ʒɔzɛf aʁmɑ̃ bɔ̃baʁdje]; April 16, 1907 – February 18, 1964) was a Canadian inventor and businessman who was the founder of Bombardier. His most famous invention was the snowmobile.

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Events on 1907

  • 23May

    Parliament of Finland

    The unicameral Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
  • 22Jun

    Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway

    The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.
  • 7Sep

    RMS Lusitania

    Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
  • 16Nov

    RMS Mauretania (1906)

    Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania, sister ship of RMS Lusitania, sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
  • 31Dec

    Times Square

    The first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square (then known as Longacre Square) in Manhattan.