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This timeline of the History of the Halifax Regional Municipality documents all events that occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, including historical events in the former city of Dartmouth, the Town of Bedford and Halifax County. Events date back to the early-18th century and continue until the present in chronological order. In this timeline, the name ''Halifax'' refers to former city of Halifax in events listed before 1996. ==18th century== *1713 – The Treaty of Utrecht. *1713-49 – Between the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 and 1749, no serious attempts were made by Great Britain to colonise Nova Scotia, aside from its presence at Annapolis Royal and infrequent sea and land patrols. *1717 – France began a 20-year effort to build a large fortified seaport at Louisbourg on present-day Cape Breton Island which was intended as a naval base for protecting the entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and extensive fishing grounds on the Grand Banks. *1745 – Fortress of Louisbourg fell to a New England-led force. *1746 – Admiral Jean-Batiste, De Roye de la Rochefoucauld, Duc d'Anville, was dispatched by the King of France in command of the Duc d’Anville Expedition. He was dispatched to undermine the English position in the new world, specifically at Louisbourg, Annapolis Royal, and most likely the eastern seaboard of the Thirteen Colonies. *1749 – Halifax was founded on June 21 and shortly after Father Le Loutre's War begins with Mi'kmaq Raid on Dartmouth (1749) * 1749 - Fort Sackville established *1750 – Halifax Farmers' Market founded. *1750 – Dartmouth founded, raids on Dartmouth, raids on Halifax (see Father Le Loutre's War) *1751 - Raid on Dartmouth (1751); raids on Halifax (see Father Le Loutre's War) *1752 – Halifax Gazette founded. *1753 - Mi'kmaq raid on Halifax (see Father Le Loutre's War) *1758 – Halifax provided the base for the capture of Louisbourg and operated as a major naval base for the remainder of the war. *1758 – The Sambro Island Lighthouse was constructed at the harbour entrance to develop the port city's merchant and naval shipping.〔Raddall, Thomas ''Halifax: Warden of the North'', (Toronto: McClelland and Stewart) p. 64〕 *1759 – A permanent Naval Yard was established. *1768 - HMS ''Halifax'' built, the first warship constructed in Halifax. *1775 – The government did not have enough money to pay for oil for the Sambro lighthouse. The militia was unable to maintain a guard, and was disbanded. *1775 – Provisions were so scarce during the winter of 1775 that Quebec had to send flour to feed the town. While Halifax was remote from the troubles in the rest of the American colonies, martial law was declared in November 1775 to combat lawlessness. *1776 – On March 30, General William Howe arrived, having been driven from Boston by rebel forces. He brought with him 200 officers, 3000 men, and over 4,000 loyalist refugees, and demanded housing and provisions for all. *1782 Naval battle off Halifax * 1793 - Population: 4,000 people (approximate). *1794 – By 1794, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, was sent to take command of Nova Scotia. *1800 – Though the Duke left in 1800, the city's prosperity continued to grow throughout the Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Timeline of Halifax, Nova Scotia history」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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