22 November - 1837: William Lyon Mackenzie calls for a rebellion against the United Kingdom in his essay "To the People of Upper Canada", published in his newspaper The Constitution.
Here's the marvelous Jimmy Cagney showing us that before he smashed grapefruits in ladies faces he was a remarkable song and dance man. And a reprise from Mickey and Judy.
To all my darling Yankee Doodle Dandies - yes I know Dora I should never call a Southern a Yankee but you know what I mean - have a glorious and happy 4th!