Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 29, 2025
1953 The Interstate Highway System is born when the Federal Highway Act authorizes the building of more than 42-thousand miles of highway.
1981 The Royal Wedding as Prince Charles married Princess Diana Spencer
1993 Ground was broken for the first memorial in Washington D.C. to honor women’s military service. It honors the 11,500 women who served in Vietnam and the 265,000 uniformed women who served during the war.
Music History:
Mamas & the Papas singer Cass Elliot died in her sleep from a heart attack after playing a sold out show in London. She was staying at Harry Nilsson’s London flat when she died. Her solo hits included ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me.
Notable Birthdays today:
Powerhouse Country Singer Martina McBride 59
Tim Gunn from Project Runway 72
Singer Patti Scialfa member of the E-Street Band and Mrs. Bruce Springsteen 72
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
