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.
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What Happened on January 21?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 21 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Famous Birthdays on January 21(5)
Notable 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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January 21 in History
January 21 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1981 to the present day.
Major Events on January 21
Among the most notable events on January 21: First DMC DeLorean Production Car (1981), Newt Gingrich Reprimanded (1997), Protests in Albania Turn Violent (2011). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 21
Notable figures born on January 21 include Baek Jong-bum, Hannibal Mejbri, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- January 21 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 21?
- One of the most notable events on January 21 is: First DMC DeLorean Production Car.
- Who was born on January 21?
- Famous figures born on January 21 include Baek Jong-bum, Hannibal Mejbri, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway.
- How many historical events happened on January 21?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 21, spanning centuries of world history.
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