Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, July 3, 2026
1863 The end of the battle of Gettysburg. The Confederate Army led by General George Pickett sounded the retreat, marking the beginning of the end for the South. Each side had lost more than 3,000 men in this two-day battle.
1928 Inventor John Baird demonstrated the first color television in London.
1930 The Veterans Administration (VA) was established, to consolidate and administer a system of benefits for veterans and their dependents. It was changed to the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1988.
Music History:
1971 Jim Morrison, the lead singer with The Doors, died of a drug-induced heart attack. Although various stories are given, it is believed he snorted heroin, believing it was cocaine, and immediately suffered a heart attack.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actor Tom Cruise 64
Actress Audra McDonald 56
Attorney Gloria Allred 85
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
