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Today in history – January 4th

January 4th is observed as the day of the martyrs in democratic Republic of the Congo and independence day at Burma, which got independence from the United Kingdom in 1948.

On January 4th 1717, The Netherlands, Great Britain, and France signed the Triple Alliance.

On January 4th 1762, Great Britain declared war on Spain and Naples.

On January 4th 1847, Samuel Colt sold his first revolver pistol to the United States government.

On January 4th 1854, The McDonald Islands were discovered by Captain William McDonald aboard the Samarang.

On January 4th 2010, Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, was inaugurated.

On January 4th 1956, Muhammad Siddiq Mangio, renowned Sindhi short story writer and on January 4th 1960, Aziz Kingrani, distinguished Sindhi Poet, historian & playwright was born.

On January 4th 1931, Maulana Muhammad Ali ‘Jauhar’, noted thinker, writer and the hero of Pakistan movement and on January 4th 1994, R.D. Burman, eminent Composer & music creator of the sub-continent departed.

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On January 4th 2011, Salman Taseer, Former Governor Punjab was assassinated by his own guard.

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