January 21 History - January 21st Holiday

Famous Quote For January 21

"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been."

Isaac Asimov, 1980

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January 21 History

1991 - CBS News correspondent Bob Simon captured by Iraqis in Persian Gulf

1977 - Italy legalizes abortion

1977 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter provides a presidential pardon to most Vietnam War draft dodgers.

1954 - World's first nuclear submarine enters service

1903 - "Wizard of Oz," premieres in New York City NY

This Day In Business

2009 - Toyota becomes the largest car maker in the world - passing General Motors whom had held the title for over 70 years.

This Day In Entertainment

1916 - The National Board of Censorship bans nudity in films.

This Day In Geography

1643 - Dutch mariner Abel Tasman discovers Tonga in the Pacific

This Day In Sports

1979 - In Miami, Super Bowl XIII takes place with a Pittsburgh Steelers victory and a Terry Bradshaw MVP.

January 21st Holiday

National Hug Day - Celebrated by offering hugs to anyone and everyone.

Today's Birthday Trivia

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Today's Birthday Horoscope

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