What Happened on January 21, 2019

Historical Events

  • A light aircraft carrying EPL team Cardiff City's record signing Emiliano Sala of French club FC Nantes disappears near the Channel islands en route to Wales

Thompson 3-Point Range Record

Golden State guard Klay Thompson sets an NBA record by making his first 10 attempts from 3-point range as the Warriors beat the LA Lakers, 130-111; Thompson scores 44 points

Tennis Hall of Fame Inductees

Li Na of China becomes first Asian player to be elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame; joins Russian Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Mary Pierce of France as Class of 2019 inductees


Famous Deaths

  • Harris Wofford, American politician (Sen-D-Pennsylvania 1991-94), head of AmeriCorps, dies at 92
  • Kaye Ballard, American stage and screen actress, comedienne, and singer (Mothers-in-Law - "Kaye"), dies at 93
  • Maxine Brown, American country music singer (Browns), dies at 87
  • Russell Baker, American columnist, author and humorist (NY Times), dies at 93
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About January 21, 2019

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius

Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Without Me - Halsey
  • UK #1 Song: Sweet But Psycho - Ava Max