WAY BACK WHEN for Weds., March 19, 2025
1918 The first national U.S. Daylight savings time was passed by Congress.
1931 Nevada legalized gambling. It was intended to be a short-term fix to help the ailing economy during the depression.
Also in 1931, Alka Seltzer hit store shelves for the first time. (Plop Plop Fizz Fizz, Oh what a relief it is!)
1991 The fingernails of Shreer-Dar Chill-Al’s left hand were measured to have a combined length of 181 inches according to the Guinness Book of World Records. That’s over FIFTEEN FEET LONG!
Music History: This week marks the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. premiere of the movie ‘Tommy,’ starring Ann Margret, Tina Turner and Elton John.
Notable Birthdays today:
Bruce Willis is 70
Glen Close is 78
Ursula Andress is 89
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