Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2022
1951, Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hit the “Shot Heard Around the World”, a three-run homer in the bottom of the 9th of the final game in a three-game playoff against the Brooklyn Dodgers. With that hit, the Giants won the pennant.
1955, “Captain Kangaroo” starring Bob Keeshan, debuted on CBS. The show featured Bunny Rabbit, Grandfather Clock, Mr. Moose and of course, MR. GREEN JEANS.
1955, “The Mickey Mouse Club” premiered on ABC. 1957 Woody Woodpecker debuted and in 1964. Underdog.
Music History:
1945, a 10-year-old Elvis Aaron Presley made his first public appearance, in a talent show at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show. He came in 2nd place.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actor Jack Wagner “General Hospital” 64
Lindsey Buckingham “Fleetwood Mac” 74
Twister Chubby Checker aka: Ernest Evans 82
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
