On this day in 2007, Nancy Pelosi made history by becoming the first female speaker of the House as Democrats seized control of Congress.
January 4 marks significant historical events, including Solomon Northup regaining freedom from slavery in 1853 and the euro's strong debut in 1999.
Events on January 4 include President Johnson's State of the Union in 1965 addressing Great Society goals and Nixon's 1974 refusal in Watergate.
Today's notable birthdays include actor Dyan Cannon at 88, guitarist John McLaughlin at 83, and football player Derrick Henry at 31.
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