Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
1954 The lowest recorded temperature in the continental U.S. Rogers Pass, Montana dipped to -69.7°F
1982 The late heavy-metal musician Ozzy Osborne bit the head off a bat during a concert in Des Moines, Iowa. The bat was thrown on stage by an audience member and Osbourne didn’t realize it was a real bat until after he bit the head off. In the process, the bat bit him and he had to be treated for rabies.
2009 Barack Obama was inaugurated 44th President of the United States. The first African American to lead the country.
Music History:
1968 – One Hit Wonders John Fred and the Playboy Band started a two-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Judy In Disguise, (With Glasses)’, it made No.3 in the UK. The song was inspired by The Beatles’ ‘Lucy In The Sky’.
Notable Birthdays:
Kiss’ Paul Stanley 73
Actor Lorenzo Lamas 68
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin 95
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
