Halifax Explosion history, resources and memorial service information. History Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 will mark the 106th anniversary of this tragic event. Halifax Explosion Memorial Service Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 at Fort Needham Memorial Park Municipal records Find information about the Halifax Explosion Poem for Halifax Explosion by Dr. Afua Cooper The official poem of the Halifax Explosion created by Dr. Afua Cooper in 2019. Halifax Explosion Chapter - Mission to the Menin Gate