“Way Back When” For Monday, July 12, 2021

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Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, July 12, 2021

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 1957 Surgeon General Leroy Burney became the first U.S. federal official to acknowledge the connection between smoking and cancer.

1960 The popular drawing toy Etch A Sketch is first produced.

 1984 Walter Monday chose Geraldine Ferraro to become the first woman to run for Vice President.

 

Music History:

1962 The Rolling Stones makes their first public performance. It was at the Marquee Club in Soho, London.

 

Notable Birthdays today:

U.S. and Olympic Champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi 50

Actress/Producer Rolanda Watts 62

Actress Cheryl Ladd 70

 

 

Credit to:

Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com