Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Jan 3, 2022
1870 Construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge. It was completed in May of 1883.
1888 The first drinking straw was patented.
1959 Alaska became the 49th state in the U.S.
Music History:
1970 B J Thomas started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.’ The song was featured in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Notable Birthdays:
Actor Mel Gibson 65
Actress Victoria Principal 71
Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull 81
Actor Dabney Coleman 89
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
