Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on January 21, 1887

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


About January 21, 1887

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius