WAY BACK WHEN for Friday, June 17, 2022
1775, the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Bunker Hill took place near Boston. The Americans were led by Colonel William Prescott, who told his troops, “Don’t fire till you see the Whites of Their Eyes.”
1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City. It was a gift from France.
50 years ago – In 1972, President Richard Nixon’s downfall began when five were arrested for breaking into the Democratic national headquarters in the Watergate Hotel.
Music History
1972 Don McLean had his first UK No.1 single with ‘Vincent.’ The song was written about the 19th century artist Vincent Van Gogh. The song is played daily at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Notable Birthdays:
Tennis Star Venus Williams 42
Actor Greg Kinnear 59
Joe Piscopo 71
Singer Barry Manilow 79
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
