Timeline January 1921

Events in January 1921 8

• 1921 Australian Open 1921 Men: Rhys Gemmell
• 1921 Dwight D. Eisenhower loses his son Doud Their first son dies of scarlet fever at the age of three.
• 1921 – 1990 Friedrich Dürrenmatt The Visit Renowned playwright and novelist whose work explored the dark comedy and morality of the 20th century.
• 1921 – 1995 Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) Died 4 February 1995, aged 74 Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist best known for psychological thrillers including Strangers on a Train and the Ripley series. Alfred Hitchcock's 1951 film adaptation of Strangers on a Train brought her early fame. She spent much of her later life in Europe and remained a prolific writer until her death.
• 1921 – 1983 Barney Clark (1921-1983) Died 23 March 1983, aged 61 Barney Clark was an American dentist who became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart, the Jarvik-7, in a landmark 1982 operation. He survived 112 days after the implant, a milestone in the development of mechanical heart devices. His case drew worldwide medical and public attention.
• 1921 The Kid released Charlie Chaplin's first full-length film premieres Charlie Chaplin's silent film "The Kid," starring Chaplin and child actor Jackie Coogan, premiered in New York. It combined slapstick comedy with sentimental drama and became one of the most successful films of the silent era. The film established the feature-length format for Chaplin's later career.
• 1921 – 1986 Donna Reed (1921-1986) American actress, Mary Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life and star of The Donna Reed Show.
• 1921 Donna Reed born in Denison Donna Reed is born in Denison.