What Happened on January 14, 1921

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Gaupp, German-Dutch painter, born in Germany (d. 1943)
  • Ken Sailors, American professional basketball player (popularized and may have invented the jump shot), born in Bushnell, Nebraska (d. 2016)
  • Lucy Reed [Dollinger], American jazz vocalist (Woody Herman; Charlie Ventura), born in Marshfield, Wisconsin (d. 1998)
  • Mark Lawrence, American pianist (Alice Pearce), and songwriter, and theatrical producer, born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1991)
  • Murray Bookchin, American libertarian socialist, born in New York City (d. 2006)

About January 14, 1921

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn