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What Happened on January 21, 1879

Historical Events

"A Doll's House"

Henrik Ibsen's play "Et Dukkehjem" (A Doll's House) premieres in Copenhagen

Famous Deaths

  • John Blair Scribner, American magazine and book publisher, dies of pneumonia at 28
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About January 21, 1879

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius