Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
1907 The First U.S. Christmas Seals went on sale. The proceeds went to the fight against tuberculosis.
1965 “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, the first in a series of Peanuts tv specials debuted. The show featured characters created by Charles Schulz, including Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and of course Charlie Brown’s dog Snoopy. Nearly half of the American households that had a tv watched.
1979 A commission of eminent scientists declared that Smallpox had been eradicated. The World Health Assembly would certify its eradication the following May. It was the first time a disease was declared eradicated.
Music History:
1978 The Blues Brothers released their first single, a cover of ‘Soul Man.’ The original was by Sam & Dave, who the Blues Brothers (John Belushi and Dan Akyroyd imitated to create the act.
Notable Birthdays today:
Actress Felicity Huffman 62
Singer Donny Osmond 67
Beau Bridges 83
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
