Famous Birthdays
- Gibson Gowland, British film actor (Greed, Blind Husbands, The Phantom of the Opera), born in Spennymoor, Durham, England (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877)
American shipping and railroad magnate (New York Central Railroad), dies at 82
1877 Highlights
About January 4, 1877
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn