This is our day guide for Friday January 21st 2022 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
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General Information for January 21st 2022 | |
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There are 2 public holidays today. | |
Day 21 of 2022 | |
344 days left in 2022 | |
Week 03 of the year | |
On this Day in History | |
1968 - In the Vietnam war, the North Vietnamese Army attacks the American air base at Khe Sanh, deploying 20,000 troops. The 5000 US Marines stationed there soon find themselves encircled and under siege. | |
1958 - Spanish conductor Ataúlfo Argenta dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while apparently letting his car warm up with the garage doors closed. | |
1955 - The 7,150-ton freighter Kingsbridge becomes stranded on Brighstone Ledge in the Isle of Wight's waters. She is finally refloated on 28 January, when she was towed back to sea by several tugs and a helicopter. | |
1940 - Statistically the best golfer of the 20th Century, Jack Nicklaus is born to Louis Charles Nicklaus Jr and Helen Nicklaus in Columbus, Ohio, USA. |