Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Sept. 27, 2021
1785 John Fitch displays a model and drawing of his steamboat to the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.
1937 The first “Santa Claus School” opened in Albion, New York. There are a number of Santa schools around the world today!
1954 The first network late-night TV talk show, Tonight, debuted on NBC with host Steve Allen. It would eventually become known as The Tonight Show.
Music History:
1964 The Beach Boys made their TV debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ on US TV. They performed their first US No.1 single ‘I Get Around.’
Notable Birthdays today:
Singer Avril Lavigne 37
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow 49
Actress/Comedian Liz Torres 74
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
