Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thurs., March 12, 2026
1912 –Girl Scouts of the USA was founded: Juliette Gordon Low established the Girl Scouts in Savannah, Georgia.
1923 – First Movie with Sound Debuted: Lee De Forest’s Phonofilm was demonstrated, pioneering sound-on-film technology.
2011 – Japan Nuclear Crisis: Following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant suffered major failures.
Music History:
1991 One of the biggest alternative rock hits of the ’90s, Losing My Religion became R.E.M.’s breakthrough hit.
Notable Birthdays:
James Taylor 78
Actress Liza Minnelli 80
Civil Rights Activist Andrew Young 93
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
