However fun turned to fear when an unexpected explosion caused Jackson's recently hairspraied famous curls. The fire was put out as son as possible, but Jackson lost a considerable amount of his famous hair, and was left with second degree burns on his head and neck.
Jackson would go on to complete a commercial for the company and fans were thrilled to hear the stars injuries were not life threatening. Jackson made a full and fast recovery and was back to entertaining fans in just a few weeks.
Other notable events for January 26:
-Buddy Holly's first official recording session took place Jan. 26, 1956
-John Lennon and Phil Spector wrote and recorded Instant Karma on Jan. 26, 1970
-Prince made his television debut on Jan. 26, 1980 on Dick Clark's American Bandstand
-Eddie Van Halen was born Jan. 26, 1957
Peter Green, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac was committed to a mental hospital Jan. 26, 1977 for attacking his accountant who was trying to deliver him a royalty check
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