What Happened on January 10, 2021

Historical Events

  • America records more than 3,000 deaths a day for the first time reaching 3,249, passing 375,000 deaths in total a day later

PGA Championship Pulled

PGA of America pulls 2022 PGA Championship from Trump National GC at Bedminster, NJ, days after supporters of President Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol

Famous Deaths

  • David Barclay, British hotel magnate (The Ritz) and multi-billionaire, dies at 86
  • Dee Rowe, American college basketball coach (UConn Huskies men's team 1969-76; 103–78 [.569]), dies at 91
  • Donald Smith, English cricket batsman (3 Tests, 1 wicket; Sussex CCC), dies at 97
  • Hubert Auriol, French off-road motorcyclist and auto racer (Dakar Rally 1981, 83, 92), dies from COVID-19 at 68
  • Sydney Hodkinson, Canadian-American classical composer and educator (Eastman School, 1973-99), dies at 86
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights

About January 10, 2021

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mood - 24kGoldn Featuring iann dior
  • UK #1 Song: Sweet Melody - Little Mix