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What Happened on January 4, 1838

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Stratton [General Tom Thumb], famous short person (performed with P. T. Barnum), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut (d. 1883)

About January 4, 1838

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn