January 21st
- 1896 – J. Carrol Naish was born.
- 1938 – Georges Méliès died, age 76.
- 1952 – Casey Daniels was born.
- 1965 – If a Martian Answers, Hang Up first aired on television.
- 1966 – Great Treasure Hunt first aired on television.
- 1978 – William Girdler died, age 30.
- 1983 – The House on Sorority Row went to theaters.
- 1989 – Fools' Gold first aired on television.
- 1990 – Prime Cut first aired on television.
- 1990 – Bed and Boar first aired on television.
- 2010 – Sam, Interrupted first aired on television.