Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
1917 The world’s most famous spy, Mata Hari was executed. She had been convicted of spying for Germany during World War I and executed by firing squad in France. She refused a blindfold and blew a kiss to the firing squad before her execution.
1940 Charlie Chaplin releases the film The Great Dictator starring himself.
1952 Children’s author E.B. White publishes Charlotte’s Web about a relationship between a spider and a pig.
Music History:
1977 Debby Boone started a 10-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘You Light Up My Life’.
Notable Birthdays today:
Chef Emeril Lagasse 65
Dutchess of York, Sarah Ferguson 65
Retired Pitcher Jim Palmer 79
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
