Events May 19 - Charles Richards becomes premier of New Brunswick, replacing John Baxter August 29 - James D. Stewart becomes premier of Prince Edward Island for the second time, replacing Walter Lea December 11 - the Statute of Westminster goes into effect: Canada is granted full legislative independence in national and international affairs, with the Crown represented by the Governor General. Births March 22 - William Shatner, actor and writer March 25 - Jack Chambers, artist and filmmaker Deaths