1793CE
Death
King Louis XVI Executed
Deposed French King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in the Place de la Révolution in Paris during the French Revolution.
Daily Chronicle
January 21
3 Historical Records
1940CE
Birth
Jack Nicklaus Born
American retired professional golfer, widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He won a record 18 major championships over a career spanning more than four decades and helped popularize golf worldwide.
1976CE
Invention
Concorde Commercial Flights Begin
The Concorde supersonic passenger jet began commercial service with simultaneous Air France and British Airways flights to Bahrain and Rio de Janeiro.