On this date in 1882, the first electric streetcar began operating on Church Street. Previous streetcars were drawn by horses.
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Toronto Concert History: 25 years ago tonight - August 13, 2001 - Destiny's Child, Nelly, Sugar Jones & Eve play The Air Canada Centre
On this date in 1808, the York Gazette published suggestions to avoid ague and lake fever (malaria): “Use great regularity and moderate abstemiousness in diet, avoiding fat substances, matters which encourage superfluous bile.”
On this date in 1949, John Doughty died. He was one of the leading suspects in the murder of Ambrose Small and was convicted of stealing $105,000 worth of bonds (worth $1.5 million today) after Small disappeared.
On this day in 1930, British Airship R100 visited Toronto. Initially, it arrived too early for most Torontonians to see, so it flew to Niagara Falls and stalled for time before returning at 9am when it captured the city's imagination.
On this date in 1927, the second Union Station closed. It first opened in 1873 and was replaced by the station we know today.
On this date in 1951, the weather beacon on top of the Canada Life Building first went into operation.
The latest Toronto History Curiosities is out! Simcoe Day, the Wellington County Museum & Archives, the Don Jail, Dusty Streets, and more! 📰 open.substack.com/pub/bobgeorg...
On this date in 1958, the Gardiner Expressway was opened. It ran from the Humber to Jameson Avenue.
August 7, 1930: "Aerial Golf" was played by members of the Toronto Flying Club at Leaside Aerodrome. Making flight fun again? #OnThisDay #1920s #aviationhistory #torontohistory #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Concert History: 35 years ago today - August 7, 1991 - CFNY Presents "Lollapalooza" at The CNE. 1st year.
On this date in 1868, Toronto General Hospital re-opened after running out of funding ten months earlier. Only 25 public beds were available. All other beds cost 40¢ a night.
We had a very interesting Toronto History Lecture on Tuesday night. Thank you to Dr. Melanie Knight of TMU. If you missed it or would like to see it again, the recording is now available until August 13. torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...
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The SS Noronic was known as the Queen of the Lakes. Until she caught fire at the foot of Yonge Street and at least 118 passengers died. On this episode of Muddy York, we tell the story of the Noronic Fire, the deadliest event in the history of Toronto. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eEOGkcunk5b
Noronic Fire by Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast
The SS Noronic was known as the Queen of the Lakes. For 36 years, she transported passengers in comfort and style. Until the night she caught fire at the foot of Yonge Street and at least 118 passenge...
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On this date in 1911, aviators Charles Willard and John McCurdy completed an air race from Hamilton to Toronto. Both pilots ran into fog. Willard was forced to land near the CNE grounds, while McCurdy won the race and landed on a sand spit at Fisherman’s Island.
Simcoe Day in Toronto is TWO days away! What's better than one Toronto History Experts & Presenters? TWO Toronto History Experts & Presenters! @jeremyhopkin.bsky.social, Toronto History Aficionado Adam Waiser, @muddyyork.bsky.social Podcast Details: buff.ly/dnzQEHp
On this date in 1926, the Casa Loma Hotel opened. For reservations, one called Randolph 2192.
The 2026 Toronto History Lecture is Aug 4. The virtual crowd is growing. We're expecting guests from coast-to coast in Canada and 7 US states. You should come, too, to hear Dr. Melanie Knight present: A Grocery Store, a Library, and the Struggle for Space. torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...
On this date in 1813, the United States launched a second raid on York as part of the War of 1812. The Americans landed, released the inmates from prison, took whatever government supplies they could find, and sailed away the next day.
On this date in 1982, beer was legally sold at a Blue Jays game for the very first time. Alcohol had been banned at professional sports events in Ontario since 1916.
Toronto, July 29, 1925: The Sunnyside Pool - affectionately known as “The Tank” - made waves as it opened as the world’s largest outdoor pool, fitting 2,000 swimmers at once! 🌊 #OnThisDay #1920s #torontohistory #swimming #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Concert History: 35 years ago today - July 29, 1991 - CFNY Presents Stompin' Tom Connors at Ontario Place
On this day in 1993, HMCS Toronto (FFH 333) was officially commissioned. She remains on duty to this day.
New walk! Join us in an exploration of the natural & human history surrounding the course of Rennie Creek, a modest but inspiring waterway in the Swansea neighbourhood of Toronto. We will follow its mostly hidden course from south of Bloor Street down to the lake... www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-lost-riv...
A Lost Rivers exploration of Rennie Creek
Come on an adventure walk to explore the natural and human history surrounding the course of Rennie Creek, a modest but inspiring waterway
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On this date in 1944, RCAF Flight Lieutenant David Ernest Hornell of Mimico was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for destroying German submarine U-1225.
On this date in 1979, a 17-year-old set a world record by dropping an egg 1,120 feet within the CN Tower into a specially designed net. The egg survived the fall unscathed.
On this date in 1864, William Botsford Jarvis died. He was High Sheriff of the Home District of York and played a leading role in suppressing the 1837 rebellion.
On this date in 1813, Anglo-Portuguese forces defeated the French at the Battle of Roncesvalles. The Toronto street of the same name would be named for this battle.
On this date in 1800, voting began to elect a representative to the Upper Canada Assembly. This was the first election in the history of York and you can learn more from the very first episode of Muddy York.