William Flood Webb

Australian judge (1887–1972).

Born January 21st, 1887 in Brisbane.

Died August 11th, 1972 at 85 years old in Brisbane.

Judith Merril

American science fiction writer and editor (1923-1997).

Born January 21st, 1923 in Boston.

Died September 12th, 1997 at 74 years old in Toronto.

Steve Paxton

American experimental dancer and choreographer (1939–2024).

Born January 21st, 1939 in Phoenix.

Died February 20th, 2024 at 85 years old in East Charleston. ^[ref]

Ri Se-Gwang

North korean artistic gymnast.

Born January 21st, 1985 (age 41 years) in South Hamgyong Province.

Rudolph Maté

Polish-hungarian-american cinematographer, film director and producer (1898–1964).

Born January 21st, 1898 in Kraków.

Died October 27th, 1964 at 66 years old in Los Angeles, Hollywood (myocardial infarction).

Lau Wai Hing Emily

Chinese journalist and politician in hong kong.

Born January 21st, 1952 (age 74 years) in Hong Kong.

Clifford Ray

American basketball player.

Born January 21st, 1949 (age 77 years) in Union.

John M. Stahl

American film director and producer (1886-1950).

Born January 21st, 1886 in Baku.

Died January 12th, 1950 at 63 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction).

Aya Kyogoku

Japanese video game director.

Born January 21st, 1981 (age 45 years) in Osaka. ^[ref]

János Kornai

Hungarian economist (1928-2021).

Born January 21st, 1928 in Budapest.

Died October 18th, 2021 at 93 years old in Budapest. ^[ref]