Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
1909 – The first successful color motion picture process was shown to the public: Color movies started making their mark!
1935 – Radar was first demonstrated: British scientist Robert Watson-Watt demonstrated radar technology, which became crucial in WWII and beyond.
Also, in 1935 – Babe Ruth signed with the Boston Braves: It was his final season in professional baseball, marking the end of an era.
Music History:
1955 – Billboard introduced the first Top 100 chart: Before the Hot 100 existed, Billboard introduced its first version of a singles chart, setting the stage for how we rank music today.
1983 – Michael Jackson’s Thriller Album Reached No.1: Michael Jackson’s iconic album Thriller topped the Billboard Album chart on this day, marking the beginning of its 37-week reign at No.1. The album became the best-selling album of all time, featuring hits like “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.”
Notable Birthdays:
Corbin Bleu (Highschool Musical) 37
Actress Jennifer Grant (90210) 60
Crooner Michael Bolton 73
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
