Historical Events
- Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham, Royal Navy, promoted to Admiral of the Fleet
- Soviet forces reconquer Gumrak airport near Stalingrad
- Soviet forces reconquer Worosjilowsk
Famous Deaths
- Otakar Sini, composer, dies at 61
About January 21, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
