On this date in 1956, Sgt D.E. Stevenson, an RCAF firefighter, was awarded the George Medal for his efforts in quelling a fire in a NATO fuel dump in France.

On this date in 1858, the British Boundary Commission commenced the survey of the boundary between the United States and British Columbia.

On this date in 1958, Military Engineer personnel were employed fighting a forest fire that threatened Whitehorse, YK. Several fires also occurred in other locations.

On this date in 1943, a detachment of No. 1 Tunnelling Company landed in Sicily where it was employed drilling wells and quarrying.

On this date in 1853, the Rideau Canal was turned over to Canada West (Ontario). Imperial troops withdrew.

On this date in 1944, the 2^nd and 3^rd Canadian Infantry Divisions, along with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, and all associated Engineer units formed the II Canadian Corps as part of the 21^st Army Group.

On this date in 1943, RCE field companies landed in Sicily with assault troops of the 1^st and 2^nd Canadian Infantry Brigades. The six-week campaign was costly with 15 RCE officers and men killed and many more wounded. On a man for man basis, the RCE received more awards for bravery than any other arm.

On this date in 1954, as a result of the Kennedy report, there were substantial changes in the organization of the Engineer units in the Militia.

On this date in 1944, Engineers began the task of clearing the rubble from the streets of Caen that had been created by the many collapsed buildings.

On this date in 2002, 12 Field Engineer Squadron of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment destroyed 11,340 kg of enemy ammunition and weapons in Afghanistan.