Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, March 6, 2026
1836 The Fall of the Alamo as Mexican forces led by Santa Anna defeats the 187 Texans – including Davie Crockett, who had declared their independence to establish their own country.
1899 – The pharmaceutical company Bayer registered “Aspirin” as a trademark, making it one of the most famous medications ever.
1981 Walter Cronkite anchored his last evening newscast.
Cronkite became known as “the most trusted man in America” after being so named in a public opinion poll.
Music History:
1965 The Temptations were at #1 on the US singles chart with the Smokey Robinson penned song ‘My Girl’, making the group the first male act to have a No.1 for Detroit’s ‘Motown’.
Notable Birthdays:
Actor D.L. Hughley 63
Actor Tom Arnold 67
Hall of Fame NBA Player Shaquille O’Neal 54
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
