Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, August 7, 2023
241 years ago – In 1782, George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart, which is given exclusively to servicemen wounded in combat. It’s the oldest military decoration still in use, and the first award made available to the “common soldier”.
66 years ago – In 1957, the world lost the comedic genius of Oliver Hardy . . . better known as the chubby half of Laurel & Hardy . . . to a blood clot in the brain. He was 65. Stan Laurel lived until 1965.
27 years ago – In 1996, NASA scientists announced that there was possible life on Mars . . . 3.6 BILLION years ago.
Music History:
53 years ago – In 1970, Stevie Wonder released the album “Signed, Sealed, & Delivered”, with the title track and his cover and his cover of “We Can Work It Out”.
Notable Birthdays today:
Francesca Eastwood, Clint’s daughter 30
Charlize Theron 48
David Duchovny 63
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
