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Famous Pioneer Born on 1/21
Born under Aquarius (♒ Aquarius), possessing unique vision and inspiration.
"We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once."
—— Aquarius Pioneer
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte is a world-class museum collection item preserved at Art Institute of Chicago.
Georges Seurat (Oil on canvas)
Historical Milestone of 1/21
On this day in history (1/21), significant global milestones and breakthroughs were recorded across science, culture, and human society.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 395–28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined.
The United States House of Representatives is a chamber of the bicameral United States Congress; it is the lower house, with the United States Senate being the upper house. Together, the House and Senate have the authority under Article One of the Constitution of the United States in enumerated matters to pass or defeat federal legislation, known as bills. Those that are also passed by the Senate are sent to the president for signature or veto. The House's exclusive powers include initiating all revenue bills, impeaching federal officers, and electing the president if no candidate receives a majority of votes in the Electoral College.
Hannibal_Mejbri Born
Hannibal Mejbri, also known mononymously as Hannibal, is a French-born, Tunisian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Burnley and the Tunisia national team.
「Hannibal Mejbri, also known mononymously as Hannibal, is a French-born, Tunisian prof...」
—— Hannibal_Mejbri
Princess_Ingrid_Alexandra_of_Norway Born
Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and the second child of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and a grandchild of King Harald V. She is second in line of succession to the Norwegian throne after her father. She represents the fifth generation of the sitting Norwegian royal family of the House of Glücksburg. She has a younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus, whom she ranks above in the line of succession after the implementation of absolute primogeniture in 1990.
「Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is the elder child of Crown Prince Haakon and the...」
—— Princess_Ingrid_Alexandra_of_Norway
IShowSpeed Born
Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American influencer and online streamer. Known for his dramatic and energetic behavior he displays during his variety live streams and in-real-life streams, he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers and internet personalities in the world.
「Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American ...」
—— IShowSpeed
Luke_Littler Born
Luke Littler is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events, where he is ranked world number one. Nicknamed "the Nuke", Littler has won two PDC World Championships, in 2025 and 2026, and is the youngest world champion in darts history. He has won 14 PDC major singles titles—ranked third all-time—and a total of 29 PDC titles.
「Luke Littler is an English professional darts player who competes in Professional Dar...」
—— Luke_Littler
Demonstrations against alleged corruption in the Albanian government led to the killings of four protesters in Tirana by the Republican Guard.
The 2011 Albanian opposition demonstrations were anti-government protests and related political clashes in Albania in January and February 2011. They followed eighteen months of political conflict after the 2009 Albanian parliamentary election and were triggered in part by the publication of a video in which Deputy Prime Minister Ilir Meta appeared to discuss state contracts and appointments with former economy minister Dritan Prifti. Meta denied wrongdoing but resigned on 14 January 2011, saying that he wanted to fight the allegations.
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.
The Women's March was an American protest on January 21, 2017, the day after the first inauguration of Donald Trump as the president of the United States. It was prompted by Trump's policy positions and rhetoric, which were and are seen as misogynistic and representing a threat to the rights of women. It was at the time the largest single-day protest in U.S. history, being surpassed three years later by the George Floyd protests. The goal of the annual marches is to advocate legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues, including women's rights, immigration reform, healthcare reform, disability justice, reproductive rights, the environment, LGBTQ rights, racial equality, freedom of religion, workers' rights and tolerance. According to organizers, the goal was to "send a bold message to our new administration on their first day in office, and to the world that women's rights are human rights".
A shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, left 11 people dead and injured nine others.
On January 21, 2023, a mass shooting occurred in Monterey Park, California, United States. The gunman killed eleven people and injured nine others. The shooting happened at about 10:22 p.m. PST (UTC-8) at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, after an all-day Lunar New Year Festival was held on a nearby street. Shortly afterwards, the gunman drove north to Lai Lai Ballroom in nearby Alhambra to continue his shooting spree but was confronted by staff and disarmed before fleeing by car. The perpetrator was identified as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with police in Torrance the next day. It is the deadliest mass shooting in the history of Los Angeles County.
A fire at a hotel at the Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey's Bolu Province results in 78 people killed.
On 21 January 2025, a fire occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel at the Kartalkaya ski resort in Bolu Province, Turkey; at least 78 people died, 51 others were injured. The fire started in the hotel's fourth floor kitchen/restaurant section. It occurred during the Turkish winter school break, when the hotel was 80–90% full. The scale of the fire and number of deaths were exacerbated by the absence of smoke detectors, automatic sprinklers, functioning fire alarms, functioning emergency exit lights, and other fire safety measures. Rescue efforts were hampered by freezing weather and the hotel's remote location; firefighters did not arrive until over an hour after the fire was reported. Most victims died from suffocation.
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Bolu Province, Turkey, results in 78 people dead and 51 injured.
On 21 January 2025, a fire occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel at the Kartalkaya ski resort in Bolu Province, Turkey; at least 78 people died, 51 others were injured. The fire started in the hotel's fourth floor kitchen/restaurant section. It occurred during the Turkish winter school break, when the hotel was 80–90% full. The scale of the fire and number of deaths were exacerbated by the absence of smoke detectors, automatic sprinklers, functioning fire alarms, functioning emergency exit lights, and other fire safety measures. Rescue efforts were hampered by freezing weather and the hotel's remote location; firefighters did not arrive until over an hour after the fire was reported. Most victims died from suffocation.
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