Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, July 13, 2022
1832 The source of the Mississippi river was discovered by American explorer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. (Yes the same Schoolcraft that Schoolcraft, Michigan is named after)
1913 A Noise from the Deep premiered, in which actress Mabel Normand threw a custard pie at actor ‘Fatty Arbuckle’ hitting him in the face. It started a long comedic tradition of throwing pies in people’s faces.
1943 The first night All Star Game as the American League defeated the National league 5-3.
Music History:
1964 The Animals went to No.1 with ‘The House Of The Rising Sun.’ Recorded in one take, this was the first No.1 to have a playing time of more than four minutes.
Notable Birthdays today:
Comedian Cheech Marin 76
Erno Rubik (creator of the Rubik’s Cube) 78
Actor Harrison Ford 80
Actor Patrick Stewart 82
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
