Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
1938 – The first toothbrush with nylon bristles was introduced.
Before this, toothbrushes used animal hair. This invention changed oral hygiene forever!
1924 President Calvin Coolidge delivered the first presidential radio broadcast from the White House.
1980 In a win known as “The Miracle On Ice,” the U-S Olympic hockey team upset the Soviets at Lake Placid 4-to-3 and went on to win the gold medal.
Music History:
1975 Scottish group The Average White Band went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Pick Up the Pieces’, the bands album AWB also went to No.1 on the US chart.
Notable Birthdays:
Legendary Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr 49
Actress Drew Barrymore 51
NBA Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving 76
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
