On This Day - January 4, 2026

While playing for the Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan scores his 30,000th career point. He becomes the 4th NBA player to reach the achievement and does so while defeating his former team, the Chicago Bulls.

A robotic rover named Spirit landed on Mars. It is the only object to take a photo of Earth from another planet.

The House Representatives elected Nancy Pelosi as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. January 4th Celebrated Birthday