Historical Events
- Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center via Davis-Monthan AFB
Inaugural Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Inaugural class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Chuck Berry; James Brown; Ray Charles; Sam Cooke; Fats Domino; The Everly Brothers; Buddy Holly; Jerry Lee Lewis; Elvis Presley; Little Richard; Robert Johnson; Jimmie Rodgers; Jimmy Yancey; Alan Freed; John Hammond; and Sam Phillips
Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood
Musical "Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood" opens at Ritz Theater NYC for 13 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Steven Taylor, English footballer, born in Greenwich, London
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Beuys, West German avant-garde artist (Fluxus movement), dies at 64
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About January 23, 1986
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
#1 Song: The Sun Always Shines On Tv - A-Ha
