Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
1873 The first gaslight streetlights were lit in Baltimore Maryland, the first city to be lit by gaslight at night.
1933 The Blaine Act was passed by the U.S. Senate, leading to the end of the prohibition of alcohol in the U.S.
1959 The U.S. launched Vanguard 2, the first weather satellite. It was 20 inches in diameter and designed to measure cloud-cover. Its battery has long since died but it is still in orbit.
Music History:
1967 Guitar wizard Jimi Hendrix was in the middle of the sessions that gave us Are You Experienced — the album that changed rock guitar.
Notable Birthdays:
Reality Star Paris Hilton 45
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan 63
Actor/Comedian ‘Larry the Cable Guy’ 63
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
