Historical Events
- Three of the greats of cricket make their debut in a drawn 1st Test match at Bridgetown, Barbados; Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Everton Weekes for the West Indies, and Jim Laker for England
Famous Deaths
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)
Italian light opera composer, dies at 72
1948 Highlights
About January 21, 1948
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
