Paul Layendecker’s “WAY BACK WHEN” Weds., Jan. 28, 2026
1915 The U.S. Coast Guard was established, when Congress combined the Revenue Cutter Service and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.
1978 The TV series Fantasy Island debuted on ABC. “Boss, de plane, de plane!” The TV series was preceded by two made for TV movies.
1986 The space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after lift-off, killing the crew of seven including New Hampshire schoolteacher Chrisa McAuliffe.
Music History:
The recording took place for We Are the World, the US equivalent of Band Aid at A&M Studios in Hollywood. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie the all-star cast included Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Cyndi Lauper, Steve Perry and Bob Geldof.
Notable Birthdays:
Actor Elijah Wood 45
‘N Sync singer Joey Fatone 49
Actor Alan Alda 90
Credit to:
Thisdayinmusic.com and Thisdaytrivia.com
