July 2019
Kevin Bacon has a birthday
Born July 8, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Actor and musician (Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon). His first acting job was in Animal House in 1978. He was also in the first Friday the 13th film in 1980. He has appeared in major films for over 5 decades. Closing in on 6 decades. His dad was on the cover of Time Magazine. He spent the money he made from Animal House in one week. He doesn't watch his own movies. He…
Find out more »The MacKay Bridge in Halifax opens in 1970
The opening of the A. Murray MacKay Bridge on July 10, 1970 was another historic event for Halifax Dartmouth Bridge Commission. The opening of the MacKay Bridge drew international interest due to its design and the engineering techniques that were applied to its construction for the first time in North America. The MacKay Bridge was named after the Commission’s former Chairman from 1951 to 1971. The bridge carries on average 54,000 vehicle crossings per day. Total length : 1.2 km.…
Find out more »Coca Cola Classic debuts in 85
On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola, amid much publicity, attempted to change the formula of the drink with "New Coke". Follow-up taste tests revealed most consumers preferred the taste of New Coke to both Coke and Pepsi, but Coca-Cola management was unprepared for the public's nostalgia for the old drink, leading to a backlash. The company gave in to protests and returned to the old formula under the name Coca-Cola Classic, on July 10, 1985.
Find out more »Hot day in Halifax
The highest temperature ever recorded in Halifax was 37.2°C (99°F) on July 10, 1912.
Find out more »Kim Mitchell’s birthday
Born July 10, 1952 in Sarnia, Ontario. He was the lead singer and guitarist for the band Max Webster before going on to lead a solo career. His 1984 single, "Go For Soda", was his only charted song on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 86. Mitchell entered the radio broadcasting industry, becoming an afternoon drivetime host in Toronto from 2004-2015. In 2006, Mitchell provided a guitar solo on the song "Wind It Up" from the Barenaked Ladies' . In January 2016, Mitchell suffered a heart attack, for which he…
Find out more »P.M. in Halifax in 09
July 11, 2009 (Paul McCartney in Halifax) Estimates of 50-60 thousand in the crowd. 26,504 tickets were sold. 89 9 The Wave will celebrate the 10th anniversary of this historic performance Thursday July 11 @ 9 am and 9 pm. Tune in !!
Find out more »Sheila E in Halifax
Halifax Jazz Festival. July 9-14, 2019. Friday July 12 : Sheila E. Waterfront TD Main Stage @ 9:30 pm
Find out more »Lane closure on the MacKay Bridge Saturday
One lane will be shut down on the MacKay Bridge (Dartmouth bound) Saturday July 13th from 7 am-7 pm
Find out more »Colin James on vinyl
Available July 12th on vinyl for the first time since its release almost 30 years ago. Released in 1993 Colin James foray into sing-jive with the 'And The Little Big Band' album reached Double Platinum status and included the radio staples "Cadillac Baby", "Breakin Up The House" and "Surely (I Love You)"
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