Celebrating 35 years

Milk Calendar Moments

1970s

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Comments: 3 1974
The Milk Calendar is born

The Milk Calendar launches with eight new milk recipes.

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1975
Super Milk

Get a blast of energy before you jazzercise.

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1976
The Montreal Olympics

On July 17 1976, the Olympics came to Canada for the first time.

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In 1971, Ray Tomlinson invented electronic mail or email.

1971
First email is sent

The first email was sent between two side-by-side computers.

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Ginsu Knives is a registered trademark of Douglas Quikut Products. Quote courtesy of YouTube

Mr. Coffee is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc.. Photo credit: Flickr
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Comments: 2 1977
“Saturday Night Fever”

70s Disco style is immortalized by John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever”.

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1972
“The Price is Right” first airs

Bob Barker hosts one of the longest-running game shows in the world.

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Comments: 3 1979
The Milk Calendar returns

After a three-year hiatus, the Milk Calendar returns to Canadian kitchens.

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In 1975, microwave ovens begin to out-sell traditional gas ranges.

Comments: 2 1975
Microwaves takeover

Microwave ovens become the primary way to reheat food.

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1980s

3

Comments: 3 1985
The Milk Calendar

Get a blast of the 80s retro style with this 1985 Milk Calendar cover.

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1981
Lean Cuisine

Lean Cuisine introduces a healthy alternative to frozen dinners.

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On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Comments: 2 1980
The Marathon of Hope

Terry Fox begins his 143 day Marathon of Hope across Canada.

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Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer marry on July 29, 1981.

Comments: 2 1981
Charles and Diana marry

The royal couple marry at St. Paul’s Cathedral before 3,500 guests.

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1982
“Thriller”

Michael Jackson records the record-breaking album “Thriller”.

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Comments: 1 1988
The Milk Calendar

Celebrity chef, Bonnie Stern, directs the 1988 Milk Calendar.

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1

Comments: 1 1985
“Back to the Future”

Michael J. Fox boards the DeLorean and takes us “Back to the Future”.

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Comments: 3 1985
Fresh Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Enjoy one of our all-time fan favourite recipes.

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1990s

3

Comments: 3 1995
Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese

This classic recipe is one of our all-time fan favourite recipes.

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The Toronto Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series.

1993
The Toronto Blue Jays

Joe Carter leads the Toronto Blue Jays to their second World Series.

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Justin Bieber was born on March 1st, 1994 in Stratford, Ontario.

Comments: 1 1994
Justin Bieber

Patricia Mallette gave birth to the Canadian superstar, Justin Bieber.

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1991
The Milk Calendar

Canadian chef, Bonnie Stern, teamed up again with the Milk Calendar.

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Bread machine photo credit: Flickr

Easy-Bake Oven is a registered trademark of Hasbro. Photo credit: YouTube

1998
“Titanic”

Canadian director James Cameron wins 11 Academy Awards for “Titanic”.

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1996
Remembering Mr. Dressup

Canadian TV host, Mr. Dressup takes his final bow.

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1

Comments: 1 1993
The Food Network

The Food Network first aired on November 23, 1993 starring Emeril Lagasse.

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2

Comments: 2 1996
The Milk Calendar

TV chef, James Barber, appears on the cover of the Milk Calendar.

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2000s

2000
The Milk Calendar

Celebrate the Millennium Edition Milk Calendar with 22 delicious recipes.

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2004
Mile-High Coconut Cream Pie

Food Network personality Christine Cushing whips up a heavenly dessert.

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2001
Apple presents iPod

An ultra-portable MP3 music player that puts 1,000 songs in your pocket.

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A lucky Loonie brings the Canadian Men’s and Women’s hockey teams Olympic gold.

2002
Olympic hockey gold

Both the Canadian men’s and women’s hockey teams win Olympic gold.

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Slap Chop is a trademark of Permission Interactive, Inc.
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2000
Crazy for cupcakes

“Sex and the City” stars Carrie and Miranda spark the cupcake craze.

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1

Comments: 1 2004
Launch of the Facebook

Over 900 students join Mark Zuckerberg’s the Facebook in its first week.

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2002
The Milk Calendar

Nutritionist Anne Lindsay whips up some magic for our 25th Anniversary.

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In July 2007, thousands of Harry Potter fans camp out at bookstores for the final book.

2007
Harry Potter mania

The final Harry Potter book smashes book records around the world.

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2010s

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Comments: 1 2010
“Avatar” dominates the box office

James Cameron’s “Avatar” becomes the highest-grossing movie worldwide.

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The Olympic torch was lit in Vancouver February 12, 2010.

2010
The Vancouver Olympics

Vancouver hosted the Olympic Winter Games for 17 days.

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2011
The Royal Wedding

Prince William and Lady Catherine wed at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Comments: 21 2012
It’s our 35th Anniversary!

To celebrate we’ve updated 12 of our all time fan favourite recipes.

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2012
Emilie Heymans makes history

Heymans wins fourth medal at her fourth Olympics

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Comments: 13 2013
The Milk Calendar

These recipes combine the goodness of Canadian Milk with local foods

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Celebrating 35 years

Milk Calendar Moments

Celebrating 35 years

Milk Calendar Moments

1970s

The Milk Calendar is born

Super Milk

The Montreal Olympics

First email is sent

“Saturday Night Fever”

“The Price is Right” first airs

The Milk Calendar returns

Microwaves takeover

1980s

The Milk Calendar

Lean Cuisine

The Marathon of Hope

Charles and Diana marry

“Thriller”

The Milk Calendar

“Back to the Future”

Fresh Blueberry Lemon Muffins

1990s

Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese

The Toronto Blue Jays

Justin Bieber

The Milk Calendar

“Titanic”

Remembering Mr. Dressup

The Food Network

The Milk Calendar

2000s

The Milk Calendar

Mile-High Coconut Cream Pie

Apple presents iPod

Olympic hockey gold

Crazy for cupcakes

Launch of the Facebook

The Milk Calendar

Harry Potter mania

2010s

“Avatar” dominates the box office

The Vancouver Olympics

The Royal Wedding

It’s our 35th Anniversary!

Emilie Heymans makes history

The Milk Calendar

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