Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, July 25, 2022 1946 The legendary comedy duo made their official debut together. Their act at the Atlantic City’s 500 Club consisted or Dean Martin trying to sing while Jerry Lewis constantly
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, July 22, 2022 1933 Pilot Wiley Post completed the first solo global airplane flight. 1934 John Dillinger, the bank robber noted for his daring prison escapes, was reportedly killed outside
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, July 21, 2022 1861 The Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the Civil War. More than 50,000 fought costing some 3,000 Union casualties, 1,750 for the
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Weds., July 20, 2022 1903 The soon to be auto giant Ford Motor Company shipped its first car, The Model A. 1940 Billboard Magazine released their first music popularity chart: Frank Sinatra was at
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 19, 2021 1848 According to fashion legend, Amelia Jenks Bloomer introduced a new women’s fashion by wearing a pair of “Bloomers” to the first Women’s Rights Convention in New York.
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, July 18, 2021 A.D. 64 Two-thirds of Rome is destroyed. Emperor Nero blamed an obscure Jewish sect called Christians, for the fire. This began the Roman persecution of Christians. 1863
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, July 15, 2021 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte surrendered to the British after his loss the previous month at the Battle of Waterloo. 1968 The Soap Opera “One Life to Live” debuted on ABC.
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, July 13, 2022 1832 The source of the Mississippi river was discovered by American explorer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. (Yes the same Schoolcraft that Schoolcraft, Michigan is named after) 1913 A
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1957 Surgeon General Leroy Burney became the first U.S. federal official to acknowledge the connection between smoking and cancer. 1960 The popular drawing toy Etch a Sketch
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, July 11, 2021 224 years ago – In 1798, the U.S. Marine Corps was permanently established by Congress. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton engaged in a pistol duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. It was a fight to
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday., July 11, 2021 1946 Legendary singer Dean Martin recorded his first songs. Shortly after, he would team up with Jerry Lewis to form the famous comedy duo Martin and Lewis. 1955
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, July 8, 2022 1776 The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. 1889 The first issue of The Wall Street Journal was published. 1914 DeHart Hubbard became the first
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, July 7, 2021 1898 A joint congressional resolution was passed providing for the annexation of the island territory of Hawaii. 1947 Officials from the Roswell Army Counterintelligence Corps visited William
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Weds., July 6, 2021 1942 Anne Frank and her family went into hiding from the Nazis in a friend’s attic. They were later joined by others and remained hidden for two
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 5, 2021 1865 William and Catherine Booth founded the East London Christian Mission. It was renamed the Salvation Army in 1878. 1946 A new swimsuit design was introduced at
Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, July 1, 2022 1776 The first vote on the Declaration of Independence. 1847 The U.S. issued its first postage stamps. 1947 First commercial TV license was issued. 1966 Medicare
WAY BACK WHEN for Thurs., June 30, 2022 1953 The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the Assembly line. 1966 N.O.W. National Organization for Women was founded. 1985 The Ralston Purina introduced the first version of Chex Mix.
WAY BACK WHEN for Wednesday, June 29, 2022 1956 The Highway Act is signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, authorized $25 billion dollars for the construction of 41,000 miles of the Interstate Highway System over a 10-year
WAY BACK WHEN for Monday, June 27, 2022 1829, British scientist James Smithson died and left his entire fortune to the United States in order to establish the Smithsonian Institute. 1979, Muhammad Ali announced that he was retiring as champion, and that
WAY BACK WHEN for Friday, June 24, 2022 1922 The APFC or American Professional Football Conference became the National Football League NFL. 1948 President Harry S. Truman signed the act providing for the registration of men between
WAY BACK WHEN for Thursday, June 23, 2022 1846 Adolphe Sax patented his ‘saxophone.’ 1860 The U.S. Secret Service was established by Congress. That same year, the government printing office was opened. 1868, Wisconsin journalist and Senator
WAY BACK WHEN for Wednesday, June 22, 2022 1944 then President Franklin Roosevelt signed the “G-I Bill of Rights” to provide broad benefits for veterans of war. 1969 Judy Garland died of a drug overdose at age
WAY BACK WHEN for Tuesday, June 21, 2022 1879, Frank Woolworth opened the First Five & Dime Store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He sold items for no more than 10 cents . . . and went broke. He then opened another store
WAY BACK WHEN for Monday, June 20, 2022 1782, the Great Seal of the United States was adopted by Congress. It depicts an eagle clutching an olive branch in one talon and 13 arrows in the other. In
WAY BACK WHEN for Friday, June 17, 2022 1775, the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Bunker Hill took place near Boston. The Americans were led by Colonel William Prescott, who told his troops, “Don’t fire till you see the Whites of Their
WAY BACK WHEN for Thursday, June 16, 2022 1858, Senate candidate Abe Lincoln told a Springfield, Illinois, crowd that slavery was an issue that had to be resolved, declaring, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” 1903, in one
WAY BACK WHEN for Wednesday, June 15, 2022 On this day in ’92 VP Dan Quayle infamously misspelled “potato” with an “e” during a spelling bee. What word do you have a problem spelling? On this day
WAY BACK WHEN for Tuesday, June 13, 2022 The United States Army was founded on this day in 1775. The Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the official flag just two years later. 1954 President Eisenhower signed
WAY BACK WHEN for Monday, June 13, 2022 1920, for some reason, the U.S. Post Office Department ruled that Children May NOT Be Sent by Parcel Post. 1966, police became Required to Tell Suspects Their Rights because of the Supreme Court’s
WAY BACK WHEN for Friday, June 10, 2022 Alcoholics Anonymous was founded on this day in 1935 in Akron Ohio. 1944, Joe Nuxhall, the Youngest Pitcher in Major League History, made his debut for the Cincinnati Reds.
