Historical eventJanuary 292022

Truck driver

Canadian truck drivers and pedestrians gathered to rally and protest on Parliament Hill against Canadian COVID-19 restrictions, which caused traffic and closures around the city.

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When
Saturday, January 29 20224 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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What happened

Canadian truck drivers and pedestrians gathered to rally and protest on Parliament Hill against Canadian COVID-19 restrictions, which caused traffic and closures around the city.

January 29 through the years

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  7. 2014Rojava Revolution
  8. 2017Quebec City mosque shooting
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January 29 2022 — 4 years ago, on a Saturday.

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