JAN 21st THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Famous Quote Said On January 21  There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been.  - Isaac Asimov, 1980 Jan 21 Birthdays 1981 - Izabella Miko 1976 - Emma Lee Bunton 1963 - Hakeem Olajuwon 1956 - Robby Benson 1956 - Geena Davis 1947 - Jill Eikenberry 1942 - Mac Davis 1941 - Placido Domingo 1940 - Jack Nicklaus 1939 - Wolfman Jack 1925 - Benny Hill 1924 - Telly Savalas 1922 - Paul Scofield 1824 - Thomas Stonewall Jackson Jan 21 In History 1991 - CBS News correspondent Bob Simon captured by Iraqis in Persian Gulf 1977 - Italy legalizes abortion 1977 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter provides a presidential pardon to most Vietnam War draft dodgers. 1954 - World's first nuclear submarine enters service 1903 - "Wizard of Oz," premieres in New York City NY This Day in Business2009 - Toyota becomes the largest car maker in the world - passing General Motors whom had held the title for over 70 years. This Day in Entertainment  1916 - The National Board of Censorship bans nudity in films. This Day in Geography  1643 - Dutch mariner Abel Tasman discovers Tonga in the Pacific This Day in Sports  1979 - Super Bowl XIII: Pittsburgh Steelers win; Terry Bradshaw MVP. Today's HolidayNational Hug Day - Celebrated by offering hugs to anyone and everyone.