Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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 Mondale 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 51
Actress/Producer Rolanda Watts 63
Actress Cheryl Ladd 71
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
