4 January 1884

The Fabian Society is founded in London, United Kingdom. The Fabian Society is a British political organization founded in 1884, best known for promoting socialism…

4 January 1717

The Netherlands, Great Britain, and France sign the Triple Alliance The Triple Alliance of 1717 was a significant diplomatic pact between the Netherlands, Great Britain,…

4 January 1912

The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Empire by royal charter. The Scout Association, commonly known as the Scouts, is a global movement that…

4 January 1958

Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, falls to Earth from orbit

4 January 1912

The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Empire by royal charter.

4 January 2018

Hennenman–Kroonstad train crash: A passenger train operated by Shosholoza Meyl collides with a truck on a level crossing at Geneva Station between Hennenman and Kroonstad,…

4 January 46 BC

Julius Caesar fights Titus Labienus during the Battle of Ruspina. The Battle of Ruspina was fought on 4 January 46 BC in the Roman province…

4 January 1951

Chinese and North Korean forces capture Seoul during the Korean War. The Korean War was a war between North Korea and South Korea. The war…

4 January 46 BC

Titus Labienus is defeated by Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The Battle of Ruspina was fought on January 4, 46 BC in the…

4 January 1944

Arms and supplies are dropped to resistance fighters in Europe as Operation Carpetbagger begins.