“Way Back When” for Mon. Sept. 20, 2021
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 1873 The New York Stock Exchange was forced to close for the first time in its history. It reopened 10 days later. The failure of the Jay
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 1873 The New York Stock Exchange was forced to close for the first time in its history. It reopened 10 days later. The failure of the Jay
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 1954 Williams Golding’s Pulitzer-prize winning book was published. It chronicled a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their attempt to govern themselves. 1965
We celebrate PLAY-DOH today, for some reason.
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 1782 The Great Seal of the U.S. bearing a spread eagle with the motto “E Pluribus Unum” (Out of many, one) was first used. It was used
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 1949 The television show The Lone Ranger debuts on ABC, starring Clayton Moore as the masked hero. The TV series ran until 1957. It had been a successful radio show
Did parents take today off?
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 1814 Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that would become the national anthem, after seeing the American flag flying following the British bombarding of Ft. McHenry during
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 1788 New York City was established as the capital of the U.S. by Congress. 1969 The Mystery Machine gets rolling when the TV series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Premiered.
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 1922 The first release of the Our Gang Little Rascals comedy shorts, One Terrible Day, debuted in theaters. 1955 Gunsmoke debuted on CBS-TV. BTS: John Wayne had turned down the role of
NFL season starts tonight!
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 1890 John Boyd Dunlop received a patent for his pneumatic rubber tire pressurized by air. 1947 A team led by American computer pioneer Grace Hopper found a moth trapped
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 1892 The Pledge of Allegiance was first published, in The Youth’s Companion. Francis Bellamy wrote the original 1892 version: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for
If you love beer, today is your day!
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 1921 The “Inner-City Beauty” pageant was won by 16-year-old Margaret Gorman (Miss Washington, D.C.). A newspaperman coined the term “Miss America” for the winner and the following year
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 1783 The war between Great Britain and the 13 U.S. colonies ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, granting the United States its independence. 1813
“Walk softly and carry a big stick, so said T.R. on this date!
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2021 1789 The U.S. Department of Treasury was established. 1901 Expressing his desire for a strong foreign policy, U.S. Vice President (soon to be President) Theodore Roosevelt made his
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 1651 According to the book, the fictional character Robinson Crusoe embarked on his first sea voyage, from Hull to London. Daniel Defoe’s story was based on the real-life
National Eat Outside Day!
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, August 31, 2021 1798 The first ever bank robbery as $162,821 was taken from vaults of the Bank of Pennsylvania at Carpenters’ Hall during the night. One of the bank
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, August 30, 2021 1963 The famous “Red Phone hotline” a direct communications line between Washington D.C. and Moscow opened. It provided emergency communication in the event of a crisis. 1983
National Toilet Paper Day?
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, August 26, 2021 1920 The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting American women the right to vote was enacted. 1939 The first televised Major League baseball game. A doubleheader
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, August 25, 2021 1609 Galileo Galilei demonstrated one of his early telescopes to Venetian lawmakers. It had a magnification of about 8 or 9. 1939 The film adaptation of L.
Waffles!
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, August 24, 2021 1814 The Capitol and White House were burned during the War of 1812. While senior officials fled to Virginia, First Lady Dolley Madison stayed behind to save
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, August 23, 2021 1859 Installation of the first hotel elevator was completed in the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York. 1913 The mermaid statue in the harbor of Denmark, Copenhagen was
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, August 20, 2021 1920 The first commercial radio station went on the air. WWJ in Detroit. 1920 A meeting was held by representatives of the football teams the Akron Pros,
Happy Birthday, Orville Wright!
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, August 18, 2021 1872 Montgomery Ward issued his first catalog. It consisted of 163 items for sale and included a money-back guarantee. 1920 The 19th Amendment to the U.S. constitution granting