January 4th
1847 – Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government.
1865 – The New York Stock Exchange opens its first permanent headquarters at 10-12 Broad near Wall Street in New York City.
1965 – United States President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims his "Great Society" during his State of the Union address.
1999 – Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as governor of Minnesota.
2004 – Spirit, a NASA Mars Rover, lands successfully on Mars at 04:35 UTC.
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