Thursday, January 04, 2024

History for January 4

History for January 4 - On-This-Day.com 
Jakob Grimm 1785
  • 1884 - The socialist Fabian Society was founded in London.
  • 1935 - Bob Hope was heard for the first time on network radio as part of "The Intimate Revue."
  • 1962 - New York City introduced a train that operated without conductors and motormen.
  • 1965 - In his State of the Union address, U.S. President Johnson proclaimed the building of the "Great Society."
  • 1999 - Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura was sworn in as Minnesota's 37th governor.
  • 2007 - Nancy Pelosi became Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. She was the first woman to hold the position.

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