Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thurs. May 21, 2026
1738 Charles Wesley experienced his evangelical conversion with he and his brother John the Methodist Church.
1881 The American Red Cross Society was founded, with Clara Barton as president. We know it today as American Red Cross.
1950 A tornado passing over a chicken coop in Linslade, England caused a sudden drop in pressure so severely, it plucked the feathers off all of the chickens there. Somehow, the chickens survived.
Music History:
1971 Marvin Gaye released his 11th album ‘What’s Going On.’ The album consisted of nine songs telling the story from the point of view of a Vietnam veteran returning to the country he had been fighting for, and seeing only hatred, suffering, and injustice. What’s Going On is regarded as one of the landmark recordings in pop music history, and one of the greatest albums of the 20th century.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actor Nick Cassavetes 67
Judge Reinhold 69
Comedian/Politician Al Franken 75
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
