Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
1783 The war between Great Britain and the 13 U.S. colonies ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, granting the United States its independence.
1813 The first known use of the term “Uncle Sam” referring to the U.S. government was printed in a New York newspaper.
1935 Sir Malcom Campbell drove his 2,500-hp V-12 engine “Bluebird” for two runs over a one-mile course averaging 301.129 mph The record was set at the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah.
1951 The soap opera Search for Tomorrow debuted on TV. It ran for 35 years.
Music History:
1966 Donovan went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Sunshine Superman’. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. The song was written for Donovan’s future wife Linda Lawrence.
Notable Birthdays today:
Pro Snow & Skateboarder Shaun White 35
Actor Charlie Sheen 56
Actress Valerie Perrine 78
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
