Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Sponsored by Great Lakes Pondscapes in Paw Paw. Experience the Great Lakes Pondscapes Lifestyle at Greatlakespondscapes.com.
1637 The first battle between the settlers and Indians began near present-day New Haven, Connecticut.
1868 U.S. President Andrew Johnson avoided impeachment by one vote. The Senate voted 35-19 in favor of impeachment, one vote short of the necessary two-thirds majority.
1992 The first production models of the Dodge Viper rolled off the assembly line, capable of going 165 mph.
Music History:
1994 The King of Pop Michael Jackson married Elvis’ Daughter Lisa Marie Presley in the Dominican Republic.
1973 The Edgar Winter Group was at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Frankenstein’, the bands only US No.1. In live performances of the song, Edgar Winter further pioneered the advancement of the synthesizer as a lead instrument by becoming the first person ever to strap a keyboard instrument around his neck.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actress Lauren Hill 46
Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait 59
Actor Phillip Michael Thomas 72
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
