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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for January 4, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for January.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on January 4 throughout history
While playing for the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan scores his 30,000th career point. He becomes the 4th NBA player to reach the achievement and does so while defeating his former team, the Chicago Bulls.
A robotic rover named Spirit landed on Mars. It is the only object to take a photo of Earth from another planet.
The House Representatives elected Nancy Pelosi as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. January 4th Celebrated Birthday
People born on January 4
