Everett Dirksen

American politician (1896–1969).

Born January 4th, 1896 in Pekin.

Died September 7th, 1969 at 73 years old in Washington, D.C. (lung cancer).

Salem bin Laden

Saudi arabian businessman (1946-1988).

Born January 4th, 1946 in Jeddah.

Died May 29th, 1988 at 42 years old in San Antonio (aviation accident).

C. L. R. James

Trinidadian historian, journalist and marxist (1901–1989).

Born January 4th, 1901 in Tunapuna.

Died May 31st, 1989 at 88 years old in London.

Graham Rahal

American racecar driver.

Born January 4th, 1989 (age 37 years) in Columbus.

Katharine Viner

British journalist and playwright (born 1971).

Born January 4th, 1971 (age 55 years) in United Kingdom.

George P. Cosmatos

Greek-italian film director (1941-2005).

Born January 4th, 1941 in Florence. ^[ref]

Died April 19th, 2005 at 64 years old in Victoria (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Jesse White

American actor (1917–1997).

Born January 4th, 1917 in Buffalo.

Died January 9th, 1997 at 80 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).

Carlos Saura

Spanish photographer and film director (1932–2023).

Born January 4th, 1932 in Huesca. ^[ref]

Died February 10th, 2023 at 91 years old in Collado Mediano (respiratory failure). ^[ref]

Julie Estelle

Indonesian actress.

Born January 4th, 1989 (age 37 years) in Jakarta.

Christopher Cassidy

American astronaut (born 1970).

Born January 4th, 1970 (age 56 years) in Salem. ^[ref]