Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Weds., Sept. 23, 2026
1912 The first ‘Keystone Cops” film short was released featuring the famous slapstick police troop.
1962 The space age cartoon The Jetsons debuted on ABC. George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, and Astro live in the year 2062 with robots, holograms and flying cars. It was ABC’s first color telecast.
1986 The rose was voted the official flower of the U.S. by Congress.
Music History:
1974 – The Rolling Stones released Its Only Rock ’n Roll (But I Like It), which became one of their signature anthems.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actor Jason Alexander 67
Rocker Bruce Springsteen 77
Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias 83
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
