January 4

    What happened on January 4 in history

    4 events fall on January 4, from 1643 to 2010. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 4

    1. 1643

      Isaac Newton is born

      By the Gregorian calendar, the man who would write the Principia is born at Woolsthorpe Manor.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1948

      Burma gains independence

      British rule ends at an hour chosen by astrologers: 4.20 in the morning.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    3. 1958

      Sputnik 1 falls back to Earth

      The first artificial satellite burns up after three months and some 1,400 orbits.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    4. 2010

      The Burj Khalifa opens

      Dubai unveils the tallest building ever constructed, 828 metres from base to tip.

      Read about Statue of Liberty 125th Anniversary Celebration

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