January 04

Monday 04, 1999:

Gunmen open fire on Shiite Muslims worshipping in an Islamabad mosque killing 16 people injuring 25.

Friday 04, 1974:

United States President Richard Nixon refuses to hand over materials subpoenaed by the Senate Watergate Committee.

Sunday 04, 1885:

The first successful appendectomy is performed by Dr. William W. Grant on Mary Gartside.

Saturday 04, 1698:

Most of the Palace of Whitehall in London, the main residence of the English monarchs, is destroyed by fire.

Wednesday 04, 1493:

Christopher Columbus leaves the New World, ending his first journey .

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