Famous Birthdays
- Al "Jazzbo" Collins, American DJ (The Tonight Show, America After Dark), born in Rochester, New York (d. 1997)
- Havelock Hudson, British underwriter (Lloyd's of London) (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Georg von Hertling, Chancellor of Germany (1917-18), dies at 75
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About January 4, 1919
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn