Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, Mar. 10, 2025
1810, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte married his second wife, Marie Louise, the 19-year-old daughter of the Emperor of Austria. Napoleon had a STAND-IN at the wedding ceremony in Austria, while he waited at home for his new bride to show up!
1942, during World War Two, General Douglas MacArthur left the Philippines for Australia. Upon leaving, he said, “I shall return.” He did . . . three years later.
1989, “Cops” debuted on Fox.
Music History:
1970 at the Grammys, the 5th Dimension won Record of the Year for “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”.
Notable Birthdays:
Actress Olivia Wilde 41
Actress Sharon Stone 67
Actor Chuck Norris 85
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
