January 4

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2022

Blackberry phones officially ended their service after a year-long transition to a software-based business model.[1]

2010

The world's largest building at the time opened in Dubai.[1]

2001

The rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested and spent a night in jail after a row with his wife, which led to ripping out her hair.[1]

1989

George H. W. Bush declared himself President of the United States of America.[1]

1970

A 7.1 magnitude Earthquake in Tonghai, China, claimed over 10,000 lives.[1]

1962

New York City modernized its subway by starting its first unmanned trains.[1]

1959

The Soviet spacecraft Luna I became the first to pass the moon.[1]

1954

Elvis Presley recorded his first demo for 'It Wouldn’t Be The Same Without You' and 'I'll Never Stand In Your Way.'[1]

1948

Burma declared independence from the United Kingdom.[1]

1903

The famous elephant called Topsy was executed at Luna Park, Coney Island, in New York.[1]

1896

Utah became the 45th state to join the United States of America.[1]

1884

Canada's last-ever sighting of the Eastern Cougar was found in Ontario.[1]

1642

King Charles I attacked the House of Commons.[1]

46 BC

Julius Caesar and his legions made battle with one of Caesar’s former forces in the Battle of Ruspina in Africa.[1]