Historical Events
Event of Interest
Vladimir Lenin's Testament is handed over to the Communist Party; it calls for changes to the Soviet governing structure and criticizes Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky and other members

Vladimir Lenin

Joseph Stalin

Leon Trotsky
Famous Birthdays
- Benny Hill [Alfred Hawthorn Hill], British comedian (The Benny Hill Show), born in Southampton, Hampshire, England (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
Vladimir Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin, Russian Revolutionary leader and Premier, dies of a stroke at 53

Vladimir Lenin
1924 Highlights
About January 21, 1924
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 97 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius