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
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Ocean [Leslie Charles], Trinidadian-British pop and R&B singer ("Caribbean Queen"; "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car"), born in Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago
- Joseph R. Tanner, American astronaut (STS 66, 82, sk: 97), born in Danville, Illinois
- Richie Ranno, American rock guitarist (Starz), born in The Bronx, New York City
Famous Deaths
George Orwell (1903-1950)
British author (Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty-Four), dies at 46
1950 Highlights
About January 21, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
