Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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1633 The astronomer Galileo Galilei was sentenced to prison by the Roman Inquisition for teaching that the Earth revolved around the Sun also know as heliocentrism.
1954 The last two independent U.S. automakers Studebaker and Packard merged.
1937 Joe Louis won the world heavyweight boxing championship by knocking out James J. Braddock in the 8th round. He remained the champ until his retirement in 1949.
Music History:
1968 Herb Alpert started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘This Guys In Love With You’. His first No.1, plus first No.1 for the A&M label and the writer’s Bacharach and David’s first chart topper.
Notable Birthdays today:
TV Host/Anchor Carson Daiy 48
Singer Cyndi Lauper 68
Actress Meryl Streep 72
Singer Todd Rundgren 73
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
