Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, Nov. 3 2021
1993 Polly Wants Justice. The parrot knew who the murderer was, but would anybody listen…
Jane Gill was murdered in her mansion. Gary Rasp, her business partner and beneficiary of a large life insurance policy, was later arrested. However, the murder victim’s African gray parrot kept repeating, “Richard, no, no, no,” which led investigators to Richard Mattoon, a friend of the victim. However, the parrot’s testimony was not allowed in court, and Rasp was eventually convicted.
1956 The 1939 movie classic The Wizard of Oz became a TV tradition. It was the first Hollywood film shown uncut in prime time on a coast-to-coast network. It was shown in color, although few households had color sets at that time.
1987 Canadian Mark Thompson Hebbard was recorded snoring at 90 dB. Source: Guinness Book of World Records
Music History:
1979 One Hit Wonder M went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Pop Muzik’. M was Robin Scott who scored one other UK top 40 hit, ‘Pop Muzik’ made No.2 in the UK.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actress Kendall Jenner 27
Actress Roseanne Barr 70
Actor Charles Bronson 82
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
