Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
1288 Leap Day was established. Also known as Bachelor’s Day. In 1288, Scotland enacted a law allowing women to propose marriage on Leap Day; the man was fined if he refused. The woman was required to wear a red petticoat while proposing.
1504 Christopher Columbus “made the Moon go out.” Using a lunar eclipse to frighten the Indians into bringing his crew much-needed supplies.
1960 Hugh Hefner opened his first Playboy Club, in Chicago. By 1961, it was the busiest night club in the world.
Music History:
1968 The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band won Album of the year, best cover and best engineered and recorded album at the Grammy Awards. Some called it a masterpiece and the greatest album ever, as it captured culture, flower power and the feelings of a young generation.
Notable ‘Leapling’ Birthdays:
Actor Peter Scanavino (Law & Order SVU) 44 (or 11 in Leap Years.)
Motivational Speaker Tony Robbins 64 (16 in leap years)
Actor James Mitchell (All My Children) 89 (22 and a quarter in leap years)
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
