Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, July 11, 2021
224 years ago – In 1798, the U.S. Marine Corps was permanently established by Congress.
In 1804, Alexander Hamilton engaged in a pistol duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. It was a fight to the death and Hamilton lost.
1985, Coca-Cola said it would keep selling the awful New Coke, but also resume selling the much tastier Coke Classic. This was such a big deal that the TV networks actually interrupted afternoon soap operas to give the public the important news.
2008, Apple released the iPhone 3G. It had a 16GB of storage, a 3.5-inch screen, and weighed 4.7 ounces.
Music History:
1970 Three Dog Night started a two-week run at No.1 in the US with their version of the Randy Newman song ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actor Justin Chambers (Dr. Alex Karev on Grey’s Anatomy) 52
Actress Lisa Rinna 59
Fashion Mogul Giorgio Armani 88
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
