Famous Deaths
- Franz Grillparzer, Austrian playwright (Sappho/Libussa), dies at 81
1872 Highlights
About January 21, 1872
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot