Historical Events
- American Federation of Labor (AFL) charters Actors' National Protective Union, NYC
- Following Mormon abandonment of sanctioned polygamy, Utah is admitted as 45th US state
Famous Birthdays
- Everett Dirksen, American politician (Sen-R-Ill) (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Hubert Reinkens, German Old Catholic bishop (b. 1821)
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About January 4, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
