The Woman Who Inspired 'O Canada'
On June 24, 1880, 'O Canada' was first performed at the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français in Quebec City. The French lyrics by Adolphe-Basile Routhier were inspired by his wife, who reportedly exclaimed "O Canada! Mon pays, mes amours!" upon seeing a beautiful Canadian landscape. The song became the official national anthem only in 1980. 🎵
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