Today in History - January 20

On this day in 1885, the roller coaster was patented by L. A. Thompson.

On this day in 1887, the U. S. Navy began its lease on Pearl Harbor.

On this day in 1981, Ronald Reagan became the oldest man to be inaugurated US. President.

On this day in 1978, the last German made Volkswagen Beetle leaves the VW plant in Emden, Germany.

And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1887, it was reported that Mr. Scheiderer was very ill.