January 21st - Moment in World History
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National Hug Day (US) Significant events1899 - Opel manufactures its first automobile 1907 - Taxi cabs were officially recognised in Britain 1911 - The first Monte Carlo Rally 1950 - George Orwell, British writer, died (b. 1903) 1954 - The world’s first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched Births1905 - Christian Dior, French fashion designer (d. 1957) 1924 - Benny Hill, English actor, comedian, and singer (d. 1992) 1940 - Jack Nicklaus, US golfer 1941 - Placido Domingo, Spanish operatic tenor 1950 - Billy Ocean, US singer 1959 - Vic Reeves, UK comedian 1976 - Emma Bunton, UK singer (Spice Girls) |
