Train conductor Thomas Finn and engineer William Burnie failed to acknowledge a stop signal and the train fell through an open swing bridge into the Richelieu River. (29 June 1864)
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Sunday 13th of May 1979 (x) — Performance artist Danny Devos performs 'Installation - 2'. I was hanging with my arms spread and blindfolded in a darkened corridor. To my feet ropes were attached, leading to the door. Each time somebody entered he/she pulled my body towards him/her.