Historical eventMarch 181892

Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby

Canadian governor general Lord Stanley of Preston pledged to donate an award to Canada's top-ranked amateur ice hockey club, now known as the Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America.

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When
Friday, March 18 1892134 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1890s
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Dates: From 1892.

What happened

Canadian governor general Lord Stanley of Preston pledged to donate an award to Canada's top-ranked amateur ice hockey club, now known as the Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America.

March 18 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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March 18 1892 — 134 years ago, on a Friday.

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