Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Weds., August 17, 2021
1908 “Fantasmagorie” by Emile Cohl was shown at the Théâtre de Gymnase in Paris. It was the first fully animated motion picture.
1945 After being rejected by several publishers, George Orwell’s classic “Animal Farm” was first published in England. It was an instant best seller and is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature.
1988 Rogaine became the first hair growth drug approved for marketing by the FDA.
Music History:
1968 The Rascals (formerly the Young Rascals), started a five-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘People Got To Be Free’. The group had thirteen US top 40 hits.
Notable Birthdays today:
Singer/Actor Donnie Wahlberg 53
Actor/Director Sean Penn 62
Actor Robert DeNiro 79
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
