"Steppin' Out" was inspired by the excitement of New York nightlife, where Joe Jackson lived after the divorce.
It became his biggest hit in the US (#6 on the Billboard Hot 100) https://t.co/IUD85Vu21y
We are announcing today that The American Revolution will stream for free in its entirety on all PBS platforms from May 25th through July 12. Hope you have a chance to watch, ideally with friends and family, as you think about our 250th anniversary this July 4th. https://t.co/c8fc6Sldj5
Private G.R. MacDonald of the Toronto Scottish Regiment (M.G.) 2nd Canadian Infantry Division Support Btn., giving first aid to injured French children in Brionne, Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy). August 25, 1944. Source: Library and Archives of Canada.
The Great Toronto Fire of 1904 happened 122 years ago today on April 19, 1904. The fire destroyed more than 100 buildings and caused about $10.4 million in damage. There were no direct deaths, though several firefighters were injured and one worker later died during demolition of the ruins. This is the first film footage ever taken of Toronto. credit: Library & Archives of Canada
The Great Toronto Fire of 1904 happened 122 years ago today on April 19, 1904. The fire destroyed more than 100 buildings and caused about $10.4 million in damage. There were no direct deaths, though several firefighters were injured and one worker later died during demolition of the ruins.
This is the first film footage ever taken of Toronto.
credit: Library & Archives of Canada