6th World Science Fiction Convention
| Torcon, the 6th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 3–5 July 1948 |
| Venue | Rai Purdy Studios |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Attendance | ~200 |
The 6th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Torcon, was held on 3–5 July 1948 at Rai Purdy Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This was the first Worldcon held outside the United States.[1]
The chairman was Ned McKeown.
Participants
Attendance was approximately 200.
Guests of Honour
- Robert Bloch (pro)
- Bob Tucker (fan)
See also
References
- ↑ "The Long List of World Science Fiction Conventions". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
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