It was on this day in 1989 when a man walking into a school in Montreal and gunned down 14 people just because they were women.
10 other women and 4 men were injured in the shooting.
December 6th is now observed as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Memorial services will be held coast to coast in honour of the victims.
UNB Fredericton is hosting one today in the SUB ballroom between 4 and 5pm.
Purple and white ribbons will be handed out.
