Historical Events
"American Way"
George Kaufman and Moss Hart's play "American Way" premieres on Broadway in NYC
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Joan Tozzer
- US male Figure Skating championship won by Robin Lee
Famous Birthdays
- Friedel Lutz, German soccer full-back (12 caps West Germany; Eintracht Frankfurt e.V.), born in Bad Vilbel, Gau Hesse-Nassau, Germany (d. 2023)
- Mary Ellen McAnally, American poet (Dance of the Zygotes), born in Vandalia, Illinois
About January 21, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
