Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Weds., August 19, 2026
1856 Gail Borden received a patent for his improved process of making evaporated milk.
1909 The first race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Home of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” The Indy 500.
1976 President Gerald R. Ford won the Republican presidential nomination at the party’s convention in Kansas City.
Music History:
1968 After 58 episodes, the final Monkees TV show aired on NBC. Since its initial run, almost every major cable network has aired re-runs of the show, including a popular stint on CBS from 1969-1972.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actor John Stamos 63
Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry 71
Former President Bill Clinton 80
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
