Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, August 21, 2025
1878 – the American Bar Association was founded in Saratoga, New York by 75 lawyers from 20 states.
1887 – Dan Casey struck out in the 9th inning of a game against the New York Giants. Sports columnist Ernest L. Thayer went home and began work on a poem entitled Casey at the Bat.
1959, Hawaii was admitted as the 50th State.
Music History:
1987, “Dirty Dancing” was released starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. The movie soundtrack was full of classic hits and produced to #1 songs for Patrick Swayze, Eric Carmen and of course Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. (I’ve Had) The Time of my Life.
Notable Birthdays today:
Olympic Runner Usain Bolt 38
Actress, singer-songwriter Alicia Witt (Walking Dead and Law & Order) 50
Actress Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy and Boston Public) 76
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
