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Events on Saturday 6 June 1891 1
1815 – 1891John A. Macdonald (1815-1891)Died 6 June 1891, aged 76First Prime Minister of Canada and a principal architect of Canadian Confederation in 1867. He served multiple terms in office and oversaw construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. He died in office shortly after winning his final general election.