Historical Events
- Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) forms
- Brisbane receives a daily rainfall of 465 millimetres (18.3 inches), a record for any Australian capital city
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Henry Ackley, American composer, born in Spring Hill, Pennsylvania (d. 1960)
Georges Vezina (1887-1926)
Canadian Hockey HOF goalie after whom the Vezina Trophy is named; Stanley Cup 1916, 24 Montreal Canadiens, born in Chicoutimi, Quebec
Born in 1887
1887 Highlights
About January 21, 1887
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius