On January 4th:

 1642  King Charles I Attempts to Arrest Members of Parliament

On January 4th, 1642, a dramatic moment unfolded in English history as King Charles I attempted to arrest five members of Parliament. This event marked a significant escalation in the tensions that would lead to the English Civil War.

 1847  Samuel Colt Sells His First Revolver to the Texas Rangers

January 4th, 1847, marks the day when Samuel Colt, the inventor of the revolver, sold his first consignment of Colt revolvers to the Texas Rangers. This innovation played a significant role in the history of firearms.

1965  T.S. Eliot, Renowned Poet, Passes Away

On this day in 1965, the world bid farewell to T.S. Eliot, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. His works, including “The Waste Land” and “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” left an indelible mark on literature.