Historical Events
- Sofia is emancipated from Ottoman rule.
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Edgar Coppard, English short story writer (Black Dogs & Other Stories), born in Folkestone, England (d. 1957)
- Augustus John, Welsh painter (d. 1961)
1878 Highlights
About January 4, 1878
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
