Famous Birthdays
- Josef Suk, Czech violinist (Bohemian String Quartet, 1891-1933), composer (Asrael Symphony; Ripening; Serenade for Strings), and educator, born in Křečovice, Bohema (d. 1935)
- Svend Fleuron, Danish writer, born on Good Katrinedal (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Gregson, Premier of Tasmania (b. 1798)
Died in 1874 1874 Highlights
About January 4, 1874
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
