WAY BACK WHEN for Thursday, September 1, 2022
1651 According to the book, the fictional character Robinson Crusoe embarked on his first sea voyage. Daniel Defoe’s story was based on the real-life adventures of Alexander Selkirk.
1873 Andrew Hallidie’s cable streetcar began regular service on Clay Street Hill, San Francisco.
1878 Emma M. Nutt was hired by Alexander Graham Bell as the first female telephone operator for the Boston Telephone Dispatch Company.
1939 Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II. Great Britain and France would declare war on Germany two days later.
Music History:
1974 The Osmonds were at No. 1 with the Johnny Bristol song ‘Love Me for A Reason’.
Notable Birthdays:
Singer Gloria Estefan 65
Dr. Phil McGraw 72
Singer Barry Gibb 75
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
