Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thurs., August 14, 2025
1935 U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, promising economic security for the elderly, the poor, and the sick.
1945 VJ Day. Japan surrendered ending the war. “V-J” stands for “Victory over Japan.” Japan would sign formal surrender terms two weeks later.
1962 A mail truck in Massachusetts is robbed of $1.5 million in cash. Known as “The Great Plymouth Mail Truck Robbery,” it was up to that time the largest cash heist of all time.
Music History:
1975 The cult classic, “Rocky Horror Picture Show “starring Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Tim Curry and Meat Loaf premiered.
1971 The Who released their fifth studio album ‘Who’s Next’ which featured the classic song ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ and has since been viewed by critics as the Who’s best record and one of the greatest rock albums of all time.
Notable Birthdays today:
Magic Johnson 66
Steve Martin 80
Connie Smith 84
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
