Friday January 04, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 1/4/2019, UK date format: 4/1/2019

January 4th, 2019 was the 4th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Capricorn. The day of the week was Friday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019 while The Reckoning by John Grisham was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching American Style.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at January 04 across the years or at January 2019 calendar.

January 04, 2019 Events

What happened on January 04, 2019?

Historical Events

The United States Central Command announced that Jamal Ahmad Mohammad Al Badawi was killed in an airstrike by the United States in Ma'rib Governorate. He is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 USS Cole explosion that resulted in 17 American sailors being killed.
Four police stations in Rakhine State in Myanmar were attacked by the Arakan Army. 13 officers were killed and 9 more were injured.
Koszalin escape-room fire: Five teenage girls are killed by a fire in an escape room in Koszalin (Poland).
Five teenage girls, aged 15 years old, are killed by a fire in an escape room in Koszalin (Poland).
Crisis in Venezuela: The Lima Group announced that the governments comprising the multilateral organization will not recognize Nicolas Maduro's government as of January 10, 2019.
The Lima Group announced that the governments of the multilateral organization will not recognize Nicolas Maduro's government as such from January 10, 2019.
Operation Inherent Resolution, American-led intervention into the Syrian Civil War. The United States Department of State announced that James Jeffrey, the U.S. Special Representative to Syria Engagement, has been appointed Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. He succeeds Brett McGurk. A State Department official also stated that there is no timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops.
The United States Department of State has announced that James Jeffrey, the U.S. Special Representative to Syria Engagement, will also take the role of Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. He succeeds Brett McGurk. A State Department official also stated that there is no timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops in Syria.
Cross-Strait relations. Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping orders country's armed force to be ready to fight in response to President of the Republic of China(Taiwan), TsaiIng-wen's request for international support to defend self-ruled island democracy after rejecting the one-country, two-systems principle.
General secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, orders that the country's armed force be ready for battle in response to President of the Republic of China(Taiwan), TsaiIng-wen's appeal for international support to protect the island's democracy following rejection of the one-country, two-systems principle.
A 51-year old man is killed by a knife on a train in Guildford (Surrey), United Kingdom.
In a mass shooting at a Torrance bowling alley, California, United States, three people are killed and four are injured.
United States Special Counsel investigation: The Chief United States District Judge Beryl Howard extends the grand jury's authorization for "17-1" for six months. The original 18-month authorization was due to expire on Sunday.
Beryl Howell, Chief United States District Judge, extends grand jury "17-1", for up to six month; the original 18-month authorization was due to expire on Sunday.
Police officers shoot Sean Fitzgerald, 31 years old, during a raid at a home in Coventry (England), United Kingdom. Two 26-year old men were also arrested in the raid. They were involved with cannabis production.
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January 04, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other January 4th famous birthdays

Till Lindemann
German singer (Rammstein).
Michael Stipe
American singer and songwriter, R.E.
Peter Steele
Peter Steele was the bassist and lead singer of Type O Negative's gothic metal band.
Yvan Attal
French-born Israeli actor and director.

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January 04, 2019 Famous Deaths

Other January 4th famous deaths

Albert Camus
French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.
Gerry Rafferty
Scottish singer, folk and pop singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
Christopher Isherwood
British-American essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
Mohamed Bouazizi
Tunisian activist and vegetable seller (Born 1984).

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January 04, 2019 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born