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BONUS EPISODE Harvey Sahker, author of Before the Blue Jays, joins us to talk about the first two ML baseball games ever played in Toronto, decades before the Blue Jays were created. Learn more from Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/uAScgGZAQ1b

On this date in 1930, the 1300-seat Eaton Auditorium opened on the seventh floor of the Eaton’s store at Yonge and College. Today, it’s known as the Carlu.

On this date in 1975, Evel Knievel scored twice on five penalty shots between the second and third periods of a Toronto Toros game. This wasn’t a fluke – he used to play semi-pro hockey.

On this date in 1931, Lawrence ‘Lol’ Solman died. Known as the Weekend King of Toronto, he owned or ran the Toronto Ferry Company, the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball team, Sunnyside Amusement Park, the Royal Alexandra Theatre and more.

Is it spring yet? Maybe not, but while the cold weather lingers, you can read about when Toronto was first obsessed with skating rinks! scenesto.com/2026/03/23/tor…

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@Toronto_History It wouldn’t be officially named “Bytown” until long after his death! “By” is an old Anglo-Saxon word for town, as in bylaws. so Bytown is a double name, like chai tea or naan bread.

Enter stage right, John By, bringing with him such a large group on labourers that camp came to be known as “Bytown”. This week’s episode of the Ottawa History Hub introduces the man whose six year stay was what laid the groundwork for the future city.

On this date in 1889, Parkdale was incorporated into Toronto as St. Alban’s Ward.

Dave Keon was one of the greatest NHL players of his era. A strong defensive forward who played a clean game, he helped the Maple Leafs win four Stanley Cups in the 1960s. He is considered by many to be the greatest Maple Leaf player in history. This is his story. 🧵 1/12

On this date in 1849, William Lyon Mackenzie was burned in effigy by a crowd of “lewd fellows of the baser sort” outside the house where he was staying. Mackenzie had been permitted to return to Toronto after an amnesty for the 1837 Rebellion.

Toronto in 1940

On this date in 1927, the Toronto Police Chief announced that motorists were allowed to make a right turn at a red light.

On this date in 1944, a 58x27 ft mural dedicated to the Royal Canadian Air Force was unveiled at Union Station. It was on display there until 1947. Unfortunately, its current whereabouts are unknown.

A memorial quilt called Breaking Ground was created by artist Laurie Swim depicting the five men in the tunnel. After being displayed at City Hall, the quilt would be permanently installed at York Mills station on the 50th anniversary of the disaster.

The Hoggs Hollow Disaster inspired a drive for unionization and workplace safety, especially among the many Italian immigrants who worked in the construction industry.

On this date in 1960, five workers died in an underground tunnel because of the neglect of the men in charge of the project. It became known as the Hoggs Hollow Disaster and drove a campaign for worker rights. Learn about it on this episode of Muddy York. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dKeWMxE2z1b

We just discovered that Australia and New Zealand continued to have these hooks on buses until at least the 1980s.

On this date in 1923, TTC announced that baby carriages could no be carried from a hook at the back of streetcars (see below). From then on, only collapsable carriages would be permitted onboard streetcars.

On this date in 1957, the Leafs set a team record by scoring 14 goals against the Rangers.