What Happened on January 21, 2019

Historical Events

  • A light aircraft carrying EPL team Cardiff City's record signing Emiliano Sala of French club FC Nantes disappears near the Channel islands en route to Wales

NBA Record

Golden State guard Klay Thompson sets an NBA record by making his first 10 attempts from 3-point range as the Warriors beat the LA Lakers, 130-111; Thompson scores 44 points

Hall of Fame

Li Na of China becomes first Asian player to be elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame; joins Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Mary Pierce of France as Class of 2019 inductees


2019 History

Famous Deaths

  • Harris Wofford, American politician (Sen-D-Pennsylvania 1991-94), head of AmeriCorps, dies at 92
  • Kaye Ballard, American stage and screen actress, comedienne, and singer (Mothers-in-Law - "Kaye"), dies at 93
  • Maxine Brown, American country music singer (Browns), dies at 87
  • Russell Baker, American columnist, author and humorist (NY Times), dies at 93

About January 21, 2019

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius

Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Without Me - Halsey
  • UK #1 Song: Sweet But Psycho - Ava Max