Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
1776 – George Washington pulled off one of the boldest moves in American history, crossing the icy Delaware River and launching a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton. It became a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
1898 – Marie and Pierre Curie officially announced the discovery of radium, changing the future of science and medicine.
2004 – One of the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded: a massive Indian Ocean tsunami struck 14 countries after a powerful undersea earthquake.
2006 – Former U.S. President Gerald Ford passed away at age 93, becoming the longest-lived president at that time.
Music History:
1980 – (Just Like) Starting Over hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100—just weeks after John Lennon was killed.
Notable Birthdays:
Singer Chris Daltry 46
Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzy Smith 71
Producer Phil Spector 82
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
