“Way Back When” for Mon. Nov. 22, 2021

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Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Nov. 22, 2021

 1718 British soldiers boarded the ship of Blackbeard the Pirate and shot him. They then cut off his black beard and flew it from the ship’s bow.

1906 The S-O-S signal was ratified at the International Radio Telegraphic Convention.

1963 John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. 58 years ago.

 

Music History:

The Beatles released their self-titled 9th album, which we all know as “The White Album”.

 

Notable Birthdays today:

Actor Mark Ruffalo 54

Actress Mariel Hemingway 60

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis 63

Tennis Legend Billie Jean King 78

 

 

Credit to:

Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com