What Happened on January 19, 1921

Historical Events

  • Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras & El Salvador sign Pact of Union

Famous Birthdays

  • "Billy Batts" Devino, American gangster (d. 1970)
  • Patricia Highsmith [Plangman], American novel writer (Strangers On A Train; The Talented Mr. Ripley; The Price of Salt), born in Fort Worth, Texas (d. 1995)

Famous Deaths

  • William Gunn, English cricket batsman (11 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 102no; Nottinghamshire CCC) and soccer winger (2 caps; Notts County FC), dies at 62
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights

About January 19, 1921

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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