Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
1953, John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. They were together for 10 years, until his assassination on November 22nd, 1963.
1966, “The Monkees” TV show premiered on NBC. Did you know… Steven Stills, of Crosby, Stills, & Nash fame, auditioned for The Monkees and was told by the casting directors they were looking for somebody just like him, but with better teeth and hair. That spot went to Peter Tork.
1970, the classic cartoon “Josie and the Pussycats” debuted on CBS.
Music History:
- The Fab Four were at #1 with “She Loves You”, the Beatles second #1 and biggest seller of 63.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actress Jennifer Hudson 43
Composer Hans Zimmer 67 (Known for epic film scores including The Lion King, Dune and Batman THE DARK KNIGHT.
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
