The disaster took place just outside Hamilton in Canada West, Ontario's name prior to Confederation. Moments after the train landed on the frozen canal, the ice broke, sending the engine and derailed cars into the icy water. 59 people were killed and 18 people were injured.

This 1960 archival photo captures a night game at Nippon Life Stadium (Nissei Stadium) in Osaka, Japan. Looming right behind the outfield is the illuminated reconstruction of Osaka Castle, offering one of the most unusual backdrops in professional sports history. The stadium served as the long-time home field for the Kintetsu Buffaloes before being demolished in 1997.