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Sunday, 4 January 2026

Day 4 of 2026  ·  361 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 01
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5 Births
3 Events
1 Reminders
9 Total entries

★ Born on this day 5 entries

1643
Sir Isaac Newton, discovered gravity, the Earth DOES NOT suck!
US Science & Technology 383 yrs ago
1809
Louis Braille, developed reading system for the blind.
US 217 yrs ago
1838
Charles Stratton (alias General Tom Thumb, famous short person.)
US Military & War 188 yrs ago
1914
Jane Wyman, actress.
US Arts & Culture 112 yrs ago
1937
Dyan Cannon, actress.
US Arts & Culture 89 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1863
Four-wheeled roller skates patented by James Plimpton of New York.
US Science & Technology 163 yrs ago
1910
The blender is invented. Mixed drinks anyone?
US Science & Technology 116 yrs ago
1982
Golden Gate Bridge closed for 3rd time by fierce storm.
US Geography & Exploration 44 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶National Trivia Day.