Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Weds. April 23, 2025
1635 The Boston Latin Elementary School was founded. It is still in operation today, making it the oldest public school in America.
1915 The first drive in theatre, “Theatre de Guadalupe” opened in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It was actually an auditorium that had indoor parking for about 40 cars. The first outdoor drive ins opened in 1933.
1985 Coca-Cola announced that it was changing its 99-year-old formula and introducing what was to become known as “New Coke.” Less than three months in, due to public outcry and poor sales, they brought back the old formula under the name “Coke Classic.”
Music History:
1977 Thelma Houston was at No.1 on the US singles charts with ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way. The song had originally been given to Diana Ross and was intended to be the follow-up to her single “Love Hangover” but was reassigned and given to Houston instead.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actress Valerie Bertinelli 65
Actress Joyce DeWitt (Three’s Company) 76
Actor Lee Majors 86 (Six Million Dollar Man)
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
