April 2, 1930 - The Singer Building on Portage Avenue was opened by the singer Showing Machine Company.
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April 2, 1952 - Golfer Dan Halldorson was born in Winnipeg. He qualified for the PGA Tour in 1975 and played
on the tour for over 20 years. He won events in 1980 and 1986.
April 2, 1963 - A full-page ad in the Free Press introduced the design for the Mall Centre
to be constructed at Portage and Colony. It featured a seven storey
office tower, 300 car parkade, retail mall and the city's central bus
station.
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