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The Mont Blanc (cargo ship) that was filled with 200 tons of TNT, 30 tons of benzol, many artillery shells and lots of gun cotton. The Mont Blanc was trying to ship the weapons to Europe for World War One. When the Mont Blanc was just passing through the outer harbor, it accidently hit the Norwegian ship Imo. 10 minutes later, the Mont Blanc caught fire. It happened on December 6, 1917.
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What is the date of the Halifax explosion?
December 6, 1917 9:04 am
How did the Halifax explosion bring the war home to Canada?
i dont know? i want to know the same thing! xXx The Halifax Explosion opened Canada's eyes about the war, people on the Homefront (people in Canada) were devistated, the explosion claimed 1,900 lives and 9,000 were left injured, as well as flatening almost all the North end of Halifax to nothing, leaving halifax looking like a war zone. Canada ended up spending 18 million to repair Halifax. Halifax was one of the largest shipping ports at the time, it supplied mostly mulitia for the war from and to places like Britain.
What is the significance of the Halifax Explosion?
The Halifax explosion is a defining moment in Canadian history because it is the biggest explosion in Canadian history, and more then 2,000 people were killed well over 9,000 injured (thats a lot for how small cities were back then). Also it is a defining moment because it brought a lot of help from other Canadian places, and Boston, who gave 3 million dollars in relief. The Halifax explosion is also a defining moment in Canadian history because it brought the war home to Canada.
What countries helped Halifax after the BIG explosion?
Canada, United States, and the United Kingdom were the main ones, but there was a bunch of help/support from numerous other countries.
What was the population of Halifax in 1917?
In 1917, the population of Halifax, Canada was about 50,000 people. Halifax has a land area that covers 2,119.77 square miles and currently has a population of 413,710.
When did Halifax Explosion happen?
Halifax Explosion happened on 1917-12-06.
When did the explosion of Halifax happen?
The Halifax Explosion Happened On December 6 In 1917. You Can Remember The Year Because If You Know What Year The Titanic Sank, The Halifax Explosion Happened 5 Years After That.
Who is Halifax named after?
Fish, Halifax Explosion and the Friendlyiest people. Weather
When was Halifax Pop Explosion created?
Halifax Pop Explosion was created in 1993.
Did the Halifax explosion happen in Canada?
Yes, it happened in Halifax Nova Scotia....Which is in Canada it happened on Thursday December 6 1917, 9:04:35 AM
When did the Halifax Explosion take place?
The Halifax Explosion occured in Halifax on the morning of December 6, 1917. The blast was the largest man-made explosion prior to the development of nuclear weapons.
What is the day of the Halifax explosion?
On December 6, 1917 the second biggest man made explosion devastated the Halifax harbor.
How did Halifax get famous?
ever herd of the halifax explosion? if not then google it plz!
When did the Halifax Explosion occur?
The Halifax Explosion happened on december 6, 1917. This explosion was the second biggest man made explosion. The estimate number of victims is not exact but lingers around 2000 people.
What happened in Halifax Nova Scotia on December six 1917?
the Halifax explosion
When did the explosion take place?
The Halifax Explosion occured in Halifax on the morning of December 6, 1917. The blast was the largest man-made explosion prior to the development of nuclear weapons.
What major disasters have happened in Canada?
the Halifax explosion
