What happend on 4th January

03.01
05.01
1896

Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.

1885

The first successful appendectomy is performed by Dr. William W. Grant on Mary Gartside.

1884

The Fabian Society is founded in London

1854

The McDonald Islands are discovered by Captain William McDonald aboard the Samarang.

1850

The first American ice-skating club is formed (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

1847

Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government.

1762

England declares war on Spain and Naples.

1717

The Netherlands, England and France sign the Triple Alliance.

1698

Most of the Palace of Whitehall in London, the main residence of the English monarchs, is destroyed by fire.

1642

English Civil War: King Charles I of England attacks Parliament.