Famous Birthdays
- John James Peck, American Major General (Union Army), born in Manlius, New York (d. 1878)
Famous Deaths
Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821)
1st American Catholic saint (canonized 1975), dies in Maryland at 46
Died in 1821 1821 Highlights
About January 4, 1821
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 203 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn