Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, May 28, 2021
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1738 French physician Joseph Guillotine was born. His campaign for the use of a machine to provide humane executions led to the invention of “the guillotine.”
1959 The U.S. launched two monkeys, Able and Baker into space. They were both recovered alive; however, Able died four days later during surgery to remove a test probe.
1951 Baseball legend Willie Mays hit his first major-league home run.
Music History:
1968 Creedence Clearwater Revival released their debut album. The band had played for years under the name of “The Golliwogs” but to get the record deal, had to agree to change their name.
Notable Birthdays today:
Season 2 “Survivor Contestant”/Talk Host: Elisabeth Hasslebeck 44
Senator Marco Rubio 50
Former NBA Great Jerry West 83
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
