January 21: National Hugging Day (United States)Eruption of Mount Lamington1793 French Revolution: After being found guilty of high treason by the National Convention, LouisXVI was guillotined in Paris.1919 The First Dil convened at the Mansion House in Dublin and adopted a declaration of independence calling for the establishment of the Irish Republic.1951 Mount Lamington, a volcano in Papua New Guinea, erupted (pictured) and killed more than 2,900 people.1972 Tripura, formerly part of the independent Twipra Kingdom, became a state of India.2017 Millions of people participated in the Women's March in Washington, D.C., and around the world to advocate for legislation and policies on human rights and other issues.Jeff Koons (b.1955)Eusapia Palladino (b.1854)Trng Tn Sang (b.1949)Frances Gertrude McGill (d.1959)More anniversaries: January 20January 21January 22ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout