What Happened on January 21, 2010

Historical Events

Bryant Surpasses Chamberlain Record

LA Lakers forward Kobe Bryant becomes the youngest NBA player to reach 25,000 career points at 31 years, 151 days; beats Wilt Chamberlain by 35 days

"Volcker Rule" Proposed

President Barack Obama proposes the "Volcker Rule," a rule proposed by Paul Volcker intended to restrict risky trading by United States banks


Famous Deaths

  • Paul Quarrington, Canadian novelist, playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker, musician and educator (b. 1953)
Died in 2010 2010 Highlights

About January 21, 2010

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: TiK ToK - Ke$ha
  • UK #1 Song: Replay - Iyaz