Historical Events
"Wuthering Heights"
Manuscripts of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" and Anne Brontë's "Agnes Grey" sent to publisher T.C. Newby (published December 1847)
Colt Revolver
Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government
Famous Birthdays
- Hendrik Goeman Borgesius, Dutch politician (d. 1917)
About January 4, 1847
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 177 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
