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Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx
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Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx
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Host of the podcast\radio show Canadian History Ehx. Author of "Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of The Trans-Canada Highway" Sharing Canada's history daily
- Canada and Denmark share a 1.2 km long land border on Hans Island since we ended the Whisky War in 2022. So technically we could join the European Union.
- On this day in 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm. The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song. Let's learn more about this tragedy. 🧵1/20
- Three years ago, my best friend Boris died. It took me a long time to get through it. Tomorrow, a new friend joins my home. His previous person is moving to Singapore, and with shelters full, he was going to be put to sleep on Thursday. Say hello to Berton :)
- On this day in 1980, six American diplomats, travelling with valid Canadian passports, escaped Iran. They were hidden for months by Canadians, who played a massive role in their escape. Let's learn the real (not the Argo version) story of The Canadian Caper. 🧵1/15
- In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%. While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired. Let's learn more. 🧵1/10
- On this day in 1986, Canadian author Robert Munsch released his book Love You Forever. One of the most successful children's books ever written, it is beloved by generations of Canadians and others worldwide. Let's learn more about it (and try not to cry)! 🧵1/10
- Do you remember Wok with Yan? It was a cooking show starring Vancouver chef Stephen Yan. It ran from 1980 to 1995, with over 500 episodes. Yan was well-known for his one-liners & playing with the food & cookware. An audience member always ate with him at the end of the episode
- Gordon Lightfoot has died at the age of 84. Calling him a Canadian icon or legend is an understatement. He was one of our greatest singer-songwriters. Born in Orillia, Ontario on Nov. 17, 1938, he had several #1 albums & songs. He won 16 Junos. RIP to a legend.
- James Doohan wasn’t just Scotty on Star Trek, he was also a Canadian who served his country and landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He then went on to become a gifted actor, trained by fellow Canadian Lorne Greene. This is his story. 🧵 1/12
- From 1973 to 2022, Canada and Denmark were at war. Over the course of the war, several soldiers on both sides were wounded....by hangovers. And it was all fought over a tiny island the size of a city block. Let's learn about The Whisky War! 🧵1/16
- Every Canadian Prime Minister as the lead singer of a 1980s metal band: 23. Justin Trudeau
- Graham Greene has died. A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award.
