Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
1814 The Capitol and White House were burned during the War of 1812. While senior officials fled to Virginia, First Lady Dolley Madison stayed behind to save valuables from the White House (then known as the “President’s House”).
1869 Cornelius Swartwout patented the first U.S. waffle iron.
Waffle irons originated in the Netherlands in the 1300s and were typically two hinged iron plates designed to be held over a hearth fire for baking. Many would also imprint elaborate patterns on the waffles, such as coat of arms, landscapes, and religious symbols.
1989 The baseball legend Pete Rose was banned for life from baseball.
Music History:
1975 Queen started recording ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at Rockfield studios in Monmouth, Wales, (the song was recorded over three weeks). Freddie Mercury had mentally prepared the song beforehand and directed the band throughout the sessions. May, Mercury, and Taylor sang their vocal parts continually for ten to twelve hours a day, resulting in 180 separate overdubs.
Notable Birthdays today:
Comedian Dave Chappelle 49
Baseball great Cal Ripken Jr. 62
Actor Steve Guttenberg 64
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
