Daily Archives: January 28, 2026

Elvis Presley makes national TV debut on ‘Stage Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1956)


Video: 'Elvis Presley - Dorsey Brothers Stage Show - 28-01-1956'

(Saturday, January 28, 1956, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley, 21, made his first national TV appearance tonight on Stage Show, broadcast live from CBS TV Studio 50 at 1697 Broadway in New York City and hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Continue reading Elvis Presley makes national TV debut on ‘Stage Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1956)

Reagan postpones State of the Union to address Challenger disaster 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)


Video: 'Challenger: President Reagan's Challenger Disaster Speech - 1/28/86'

(Tuesday, January 28, 1986, 5:00 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan, saying “today is a day for mourning and remembering,” postponed the State of the Union speech he had planned for tonight because of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Continue reading Reagan postpones State of the Union to address Challenger disaster 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)

Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)


Video: 'Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion LIVE TV'

(Tuesday, January 28, 1986, 11:39:13 a.m. EST/16:39:13 UTC) — Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after launch today, killing the crew of seven astronauts, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Continue reading Space Shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board 40 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)