Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Nov. 1, 2024
1800 U.S. President John Adams moved into what was at the time known as the “President’s House”, located in Washington D.C. George Washington is the only U.S. president who didn’t live there.
1913 During the first Army vs. Notre Dame football game, Notre Dame used the forward pass to win 35-13 and revolutionize football. Notre Dame’s quarterback Charley “Gus” Dorais and receiver Knute Rockne were able to use the forward pass to counteract Army’s size advantage
1962 The first U.S. Christmas stamps go on sale. They depicted a wreath, two candles, and the words “Christmas 1962”. Legal actions by groups citing separation of church and state were unsuccessful and over one billion stamps were sold.
1947 The “Frisbee” was introduced!
Music History:
1969 Elvis Presley was at #1 on the US Singles chart with “Suspicious Minds”, his 18th US Number 1, a #2 hit in England.
Notable Birthdays Today:
Actress Jenny McCarthy 52
Actress Julia Roberts 58
Music Producer David Foster 75
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
