Historical Events
- "Lend an Ear" closes at National Theater NYC after 460 performances
- New York jury finds former State Department official Alger Hiss guilty of perjury
Theater Premiere
T. S. Eliot's play "The Cocktail Party" premieres in NYC
T. S. Eliot
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Ocean, [Leslie S Charles], Trinidad, singer (Caribbean Queen)
- Joseph R Tanner, Danville Ill, astronaut (STS 66, 82, sk: 97)
- Richie Ranno, American rocker (Starz), born in The Bronz, New York
Famous Deaths
George Orwell
George Orwell, British author (Animal Farm, 1984), dies in London at 46
George Orwell
1950 Highlights
About January 21, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
