“Way Back When” TODAY!

Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, August 22, 2021

1864 – The International Red Cross was founded in Geneva Switzerland.

1865 – inventor William Sheppard of New York City patented Liquid Soap.

1902 – Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to ride in an Automobile at a public appearance.

 

Music History:

1964 The Supremes hit #1 with “Where Did our Love Go?”

Notable Birthdays today:

Chef Giada De Laurentiis 52

Singer Tori Amos 59

Cindy Williams aka Shirley or ‘Laverne & Shirley’ 75

 

Credit to:

Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com