Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thurs. April 24, 2025
1800 Library of Congress was established. It started with the library of Thomas Jefferson.
1888 Camera and Film maker The Eastman-Kodak company was founded. They filed for bankruptcy in 2011.
1990 NASA launched a $1.5 billion Earth-orbiting telescope into space. Although designed to view farther into space than any telescope on Earth, a flawed lens greatly reduced its capabilities.
Music History:
1976 – Paul and Linda McCartney spent the evening with John Lennon at his New York apartment and watched Saturday Night Live. Producer of the show Lorne Michaels made an offer on air asking The Beatles to turn up and play three songs live. Lennon and McCartney thought about taking a cab to the studio, but decided they were too tired. This was the last time Lennon and McCartney were together.
Notable Birthdays today:
Kelly Clarkson (Talk Show Host and Winner of American Idol)
Actress/Singer Barbra Streisand 83
Actress Shirley MacLaine 91
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
