Historical Events
Historic Publication
British crime writer Agatha Christie publishes her first novel "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" introducing the character Hercule Poirot
Event of Interest
Italian Communist Party founded at Livorno by Amadeo Bordiga and Antonio Gramsci
Famous Birthdays
- Barney Clark, 1st to receive a permanent artificial heart
- Howard Unruh, American mass murderer
- John Doucette, American actor (The Lone Ranger, Lock Up, Big Town), born in Brockton, Plymouth County Massachusetts (d. 1994)
- Todor Popov, Bulgarian composer, born in Dryanovo, Bulgaria (d. 2000)
About January 21, 1921
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
