Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday. Feb. 27, 2026
1896 – Discovery of Radioactivity: French physicist Henri Becquerel discovered that uranium salts emitted radiation, laying the groundwork for nuclear physics.
1922 The Supreme Court upheld the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote.
1964 The New York Yankees signed Mickey Mantle to a contract for a ‘then’ staggering $100,000 a year.
1974 The first issue of “People” Magazine was published.
Music History:
1988 George Michael scored his first U.S. single with “Father Figure.” The song only made it to #11 in the U.K. It was the first time he failed to get to the top 10 with one of his songs in his country.
Notable Birthdays:
Singer Josh Groban 45
Presidential Daughter Chelsea Clinton 46
Actress JoAnne Woodward 96
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
