Famous Birthdays
- Katie Sandwina [Katie Brumbach], Austrian-American weight-lifter (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1952)
- Roger Nash Baldwin, American founder of the American Civil Liberties Union, born in Wellesley, Massachusetts (d. 1981)
Famous Deaths
- Auguste Franchomme, French cellist and composer, dies at 75
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights
About January 21, 1884
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
