Paul Layendecker

Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Monday, July 6, 2026 1942 Anne Frank and her family went into hiding from the Nazis in a friend’s attic. They were later joined by others and remained hidden for two years until discovered and sent to concentration camps. 1944 The worst tragedy in American circus history occurs when the big top tent at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus caught fire during a performance to a crowd of over 6,000.

WAY BACK WHEN for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1953 The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the Assembly line. Sticker price? 2775.00. 1966 N.O.W. National Organization for Women was founded with the goal of achieving full equality for women in American society. 1985 The Ralston Purina introduced the first version of Chex Mix. The original recipe contained Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, Mixed nuts, Pretzels, Butter, Worcestershire sauce and Garlic salt.

WAY BACK WHEN for Monday, June 29, 2026 1956 The Highway Act was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, authorized $25 billion dollars for the construction of 41,000 miles of the Interstate Highway System over a 10-year period. Tt was the largest public works project in American history through that time. 1964 The TV remote control was introduced by Zenith Electronics. It was actually called Lazy Bones.