Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Sept. 10, 2021
1922 The first release of the Our Gang Little Rascals comedy shorts, One Terrible Day, debuted in theaters.
1955 Gunsmoke debuted on CBS-TV. BTS: John Wayne had turned down the role of marshal Matt Dillon.
1980 The U.S. approved the use of the drug marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Music History:
1964 The Kinks third single ‘You Really Got Me’, was at No.1 on the UK singles chart. Future Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page played tambourine on the track.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actor Colin Firth 61
Actress Amy Irving 68
Journalist Bill O’Reilly 72
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
