January 4 in History for Kids

January 4 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1710, 1720, 1844, 1884. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the January hub for the rest of the month.

In 1710, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was born. Giovanni became known as italian composer, violinist, and organist.
In 1720, Johann Friedrich Agricola was born. Johann became known as german organist and composer.
In 1844, the first issue of the Swedish-languaged Saima newspaper founded by J. V. Snellman is published in Kuopio, Finland.
In 1884, the Fabian Society is founded in London, United Kingdom.

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.