Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Jan 3, 2025
1870 Construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge. It was completed in May of 1883.
1888 The first drinking straw was patented.
1959 Alaska became the 49th state in the U.S.
Music History:
1970 B J Thomas started a four-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.’ The song was featured in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Notable Birthdays:
Actor Mel Gibson 69
Actress Victoria Principal 75
Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull 85
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
