Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” for Thurs., Jan. 22, 2026
1946 The Central Intelligence Group (CIG) is established by U.S. President Harry S. Truman. It was later replaced by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Truman reportedly gave staff members black cloaks, black hats, and wooden daggers, calling them “Cloak and Dagger Group of Snoopers.”
1973 Boxing champ George Foreman won his first heavyweight title match by stopping Joe Frazier with a second-round knockout.
Music History:
1977 Paul McCartney was at No.1 on the US album chart with the triple live album Wings Over America, Paul’s sixth US No.1 after The Beatles. Hits on the album include Live and Let Die, Listen To What The Man Said and Silly Love Songs.
Notable Birthdays:
Guy Fieri 58
Linda Blair 67
Former lead singer for Journey: Steve Perry 77.
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
