Christian Murray retweeted
On this day in 1812, the Battle of Queenston Heights was fought.
The British and Canadian troops, and their Mohawk allies, defeated the American invaders. Over 100 soldiers died in the battle, including British Major General Isaac Brock.
🎨 John David Kelly
ALT Color painting depicting a chaotic battle scene with soldiers in red uniforms clashing with opponents in a grassy landscape, featuring smoke, flags, and a backdrop of hills and trees under a cloudy sky.
Christian Murray retweeted
On this day in 1934, Leonard Cohen was born.
One of Canada's greatest musicians, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also earned two Governor General's Awards, the Order of Canada and four Junos.
📸 Alex Thomas
ALT A black-and-white photograph of Leonard Cohen, a man with short hair, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone on stage, dressed in a dark suit jacket.
Christian Murray retweeted
This week’s cover is “Pulling the Plug” by Barry Blitt. Explore the issue: newyorker.com/magazine?utm_s…
Christian Murray retweeted
"In every country in which there has been a loss of freedom, where does it begin? It begins in news media, in public print, in books, and on the proscenium. That's where they attack you first right there. That's the bread basket." —Rod Serling
Christian Murray retweeted
Farewell to costume designer Bob Mackie, a designer of spectacular gowns for great divas, but also the creator of perhaps the greatest costume sight gag in history.
Christian Murray retweeted
Norman Gene Macdonald passed away five years ago today of cancer at the age of 61. A photo of Quebec born brothers, Norm and Neil Macdonald, in Valcartier in 1964. Norm would go on to a successful comedy career while Neil would become a journalist for the CBC.
Christian Murray retweeted
"She's the hippest girl in the world!"
Mod Love, from Western Publishing (1967). This was a one off comic magazine written by Michael Lutin with pop art illustration by French artist Michael Quarez.
It's as mod as you can be, and even has a 2 page advert for Tiger Morse's ultra hip boutique Teeny Weeny on Madison Avenue.
Christian Murray retweeted
The Avro Arrow was one of the most advanced aircraft of its era, and could reach Mach 2 at 50,000 feet
The abrupt cancellation of the Arrow program remains highly controversial to this day.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2021/12/18/the…
Christian Murray retweeted
A "Buy Canadian" promotion from the Canadian Advertising Association in Toronto in 1958. credit: Toronto Archives 🇨🇦
Christian Murray retweeted
"Don't spread disease by finger licking." A New Zealand public health poster, circa 1950s.
Christian Murray retweeted
¿Sabías que en 1930 se estrenó un "slasher" protagonizado únicamente por perros?
WHO KILLED ROVER? es un cortometraje de 15 minutos donde todos los personajes son perros vestidos como humanos, caminando sobre dos patas y resolviendo un asesinato.
