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What Happened on January 21, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • Umberto Nobile, Italian aviator and polar explorer (designed and flew 1st airship across the polar air cap), born in Lauro, Italy (d. 1978)

About January 21, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius