Historical Events
- AFL charters Actors' National Protective Union, NYC
- Following Mormon abandonment of polygamy, Utah admitted as 45th state
Famous Birthdays
- Everett Dirksen, American politician (Sen-R-Ill) (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Hubert Reinkens, German Old Catholic bishop (b. 1821)
1896 Highlights
About January 4, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
