1981⚡ Event
First DMC DeLorean Production Car
The DeLorean Motor Company completed the first production car of the DMC DeLorean at its factory in Northern Ireland.
technology
What Happened on January 21?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 21 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Newt Gingrich
Historical Events on January 21(5)
1997⚡ Event
Newt Gingrich Reprimanded
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined.
politicslaw
2011⚡ Event
Protests in Albania Turn Violent
Demonstrations against alleged corruption in the Albanian government led to the killings of four protesters in Tirana by the Republican Guard.
politicslaw
2017⚡ Event
Women's March
Millions of people participated in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and around the world to advocate for legislation and policies on human rights and other issues.
politicslaw
2025⚡ Event
Hotel Fire in Kartalkaya, Turkey
A fire at a hotel at the Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey's Bolu Province resulted in 78 people killed.
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Birthdays on January 21(5)
Deaths on January 21(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Death of Leonor Oyarzún
Leonor Oyarzún, former First Lady of Chile, has died. She was born in 1919.
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2025🕊️ Death
Mauricio Funes
Salvadoran politician and 79th President of El Salvador.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Garth Hudson
Canadian keyboard player, songwriter, and producer.
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January 21 in History
January 21 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 21
Examples currently recorded for January 21 include First DMC DeLorean Production Car (1981), Newt Gingrich Reprimanded (1997), Protests in Albania Turn Violent (2011). View all events →
Birthdays on January 21
People recorded as born on January 21 include Baek Jong-bum, Hannibal Mejbri, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 21
Remembered figures who died on January 21 include Louie Anderson, Death of Leonor Oyarzún, Mauricio Funes. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 21?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 21: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 21?
- One event currently recorded for January 21 is: First DMC DeLorean Production Car.
- Who was born on January 21?
- People recorded as born on January 21 include Baek Jong-bum, Hannibal Mejbri, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 21?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 21.
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