In honour of Canada's 150th birthday, we will be highlighting famous Canadians and Canadian contributions. This has contributed to Canada´s identity. #Canada150
Born in August 19 1924, Willard Sterling Boyle was a famous Canadian physicist, focused in laser technology. IN 1969, he and George E. Smith invented the charged-coupled device, which is now used in many creations today. In 2009, Boyle received a Nobel Prize in Physics for his tremendous work.
Julie Payette is a famous Canadian astronaut. She was born on October 23rd 1963 and became one of the first Canadian female Canadians to board the International Space Station. She has been a part of 2 spaceflights to the ISS and represented the Canadian Space Agency as chief astronaut for seven years.
Joseph-Armand Bombardier was a famous Canadian inventor and businessman born on April 16th 1907. He is known for inventing the first ever snowmobile and ski-doo. Being a self taught man, Bombardier has benefited Canada tremendously with his innovative invention