Historical Events
- Sofia is emancipated from Ottoman rule
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Edgar Coppard, English short story writer (Black Dogs & Other Stories), born in Folkestone, England (d. 1957)
- Augustus John, Welsh painter (d. 1961)
About January 4, 1878
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
