Question: On this day in 1933, a board game, which had been previously known as “The Landlords Game” and “Prosperity”, received a U.S. patent. What is it known as now? Answer: Monopoly Today’s Winner Tom Granjar of Thornhill … read more
Question: On this day in 1884, a public institution opens in the City of Toronto that flourishes to this day – with 98 branches – the busiest of its kind in the world. What is it? Answer: The Toronto … read more
Question: On this day in 1881, Arthur Conan Doyle publishes the debut adventure of Sherlock Holmes and his ever-faithful companion, Dr. Watson. What was the story called? Answer: A Study in Scarlet Today’s Winner Harry Murphy of Toronto … read more
Question: A German-American businessman was born on this day in 1829. He founded the first company to manufacture one of the most worn articles of clothing in the world – the blue jean. Who is he? Answer: Levi Strauss … read more
Question: On this day in 1952, the Oslo Winter Olympic Games comes to a close. How many medals did Canada win? Answer: 2. 1 gold (hockey) and 1 bronze (speed skating) Today’s Winner Robert Adragna of Toronto you … read more
Question: On this day in 1980, the “Miracle On Ice” occurred at the Lake Placid Olympics as the U.S. hockey team beat the Soviet Union for the gold medal. What was the score? Answer: 4 – 3 for the … read more
Question: A Polish astronomer was born on this day in 1473. He formulated the Heliocentric model, which placed the sun – not earth – at the centre of the known universe. Who is he? Answer: Nicolaus Copernicus Today’s Winner Eric … read more
Question: On this day in 1965, something was unfurled officially on Parliament Hill. What was it? Answer: The modern Canadian flag Today’s Winner Gabriel Vanderstein of Scarborough you win two tickets to The New Classical 96.3 FM presentation … read more
Question: On this day in 1927, a man takes over the Toronto St.Pats hockey club and immediately changes their name to the Maple Leafs. Who was that man? Answer: Conn Smythe Today’s Winner Paul Cannon of Hamilton you … read more
Question: On this day in 1809, a British naturalist was born. His ideas and theories on life on Earth vastly changed the world. Who was he? Answer: Charles Darwin Today’s Winner Merlin Upton of Stouffville you win two tickets to … read more
