Historical Events
- Foreign correspondents in the Netherlands subjected to censorship
Famous Birthdays
Jack Nicklaus (84 years old)
American golfer (18 major titles, 73 PGA Tour titles), born in Columbus, Ohio
- Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford, English peer (Woburn Abbey, Country House TV series), born at the Ritz, London (d. 2003)
About January 21, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius