“Way Back When” for Fri. Jun. 25, 2021

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Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, June 25, 2021

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 1876 General George Custer and 268 of his men (including his two brothers, a nephew, and a brother-in-law) were killed in the Battle of the Little Big Horn against Sioux Indians led by Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Also known as Custer’s Last Stand.

1951 First regularly scheduled commercial color TV program aired on CBS. It was a variety show featuring Ed Sullivan and Arthur Godfrey.

1962 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and encourage its recitation in public schools. The prayer in question was:
“Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers and our country. Amen”

 

Music History:

1969 The Hollies recorded ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’. The ballad was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell (who was dying of cancer of the lymph nodes). The pair met in person only three times, but managed to collaborate on the song. The track which features Elton John on piano was re-released in late 1988 in the UK following its use in a television advertisement for Miller Lite beer, where it reached No.1.

 

Notable Birthdays today:

Actor/Comedian Ricky Gervais 60

Actor Jimmie Walker 74

Singer Carly Simon 76.

 

Credit to:

Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com