1853⚡ Event
Solomon Northup regains his freedom
Solomon Northup is freed after being kidnapped and sold into slavery, an ordeal he later recounts in Twelve Years a Slave.
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What Happened on January 4?
Browse 17 historical entries recorded for January 4 — 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on January 4(7)
1965⚡ Event
First prime-time televised State of the Union is delivered
President Lyndon B. Johnson gives the first State of the Union address broadcast in prime time, changing how presidents address the nation.
politicsmedia
2004⚡ Event
Spirit Rover Lands on Mars
Spirit, the first of two rovers of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission, successfully landed on Mars.
sciencespace
2007⚡ Event
Nancy Pelosi becomes first female Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi is elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
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2010⚡ Event
Burj Khalifa Opens
The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure, officially opened in Dubai.
technology
2019⚡ Event
Koszalin Escape Room Fire
A fire in an escape room in Koszalin, Poland, killed five teenagers.
disaster
2020⚡ Event
Sembawang Hot Spring Park Reopens
Sembawang Hot Spring Park in Singapore reopened after being redeveloped by the National Parks Board.
Birthdays on January 4(5)
2005🎂 Birth
Rob Dillingham
Rob Dillingham, American basketball player, was born.
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Deaths on January 4(5)
2024🕊️ Death
David Soul
American-British actor and singer David Soul died.
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2026🕊️ Death
Michael Reagan
American political commentator Michael Reagan died.
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January 4 in History
January 4 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 4
Examples currently recorded for January 4 include Solomon Northup regains his freedom (1853), First prime-time televised State of the Union is delivered (1965), Spirit Rover Lands on Mars (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on January 4
People recorded as born on January 4 include Rob Dillingham, Emil Højlund, Oscar Højlund. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 4
Remembered figures who died on January 4 include Glynis Johns, David Soul, Christian Oliver. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 4?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 17 entries for January 4: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 4?
- One event currently recorded for January 4 is: Solomon Northup regains his freedom.
- Who was born on January 4?
- People recorded as born on January 4 include Rob Dillingham, Emil Højlund, Oscar Højlund.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 4?
- The current DayFacts collection records 7 historical events for January 4.
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