Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, April 6, 2026
1930, Hostess Twinkies were invented. The urban legend that Twinkies have a shelf life of many years is not true. Twinkies have a shelf life of about 25 days.
1968 2001 “A Space Odyssey” was released in theatres.
1987, Gene Autry became the first person ever honored with Five Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . . . one for each of the five categories: Motion Pictures, Television, Radio, Records, and Live Theater.
1992, “Barney and Friends” debuted on PBS.
Music History:
1968 Simon and Garfunkel were at No.1 on the US album charts with the soundtrack of Mike Nichols’ movie The Graduate. The film boosted the profile of the folk-rock duo and on the strength of the hit single ‘Mrs. Robinson’, the soundtrack album rose to the top of the charts.
Notable Birthdays:
Actor Paul Rudd 57
Actress Marilu Henner 74
Actor John Ratzenberger 79
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
