WAY BACK WHEN for Tuesday, August 1, 2023
1936, the Olympic Torch appeared for the first time, at the opening ceremonies in Berlin. The ceremony was presided over by Adolph Hitler.
1971, “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour” debuted on CBS.
1973, “American Graffiti” premiered in L.A. It was directed by George Lucas . . . and starred Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Wolfman Jack, and Mackenzie Phillips.
Music History
1981, MTV was launched in an estimated 2 million homes. It started off with the words, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” The first video shown was “Video Killed the Radio Star”, by The Buggles . . . whose prophecy did NOT come true, thank you very much. In fact, MTV gave up playing videos YEARS ago, and nobody’s heard from the Buggles in over 30 years.
Notable Birthdays:
Aquaman Jason Momoa 44
Actress Tempest Bledsoe, Vanessa Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” 50
Composer-Musician Robert Cray 70
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
