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January 4th, 2026

About January 4th

January 4th is World Braille Day, celebrating the birthday of Louis Braille, inventor of the Braille system

📚 Interesting Facts

January 4th is World Braille Day, celebrating the birthday of Louis Braille, inventor of the Braille system

Louis Braille created his tactile reading system at just 15 years old in 1824

The Braille system has been adapted to almost every known language

Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643 (according to the Julian calendar then in use)

World Braille Day raises awareness about the importance of accessibility for visually impaired people

🎊 Traditions & Celebrations

Celebrating World Braille Day and promoting accessibility

Learning about Louis Braille's life and contributions

Supporting organizations that help visually impaired individuals

Raising awareness about disability rights and inclusion

Honoring Isaac Newton's contributions to science

📜 Historical Events on This Day

1643

Isaac Newton was born in Woolsthorpe, England

1809

Louis Braille, inventor of the Braille reading system, was born

1885

The first successful appendectomy was performed

1948

Burma (Myanmar) gained independence from the United Kingdom

2004

Spirit rover landed on Mars as part of NASA's Mars Exploration mission

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