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What happened on 4th January in history: The most significant events over the years

January 4th marks significant historical moments, including the 1932 arrest of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. The day also witnessed the first automated subway train in New York in 1962 and the inauguration of the Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science in Delhi in 1972. Notable births include Sir Isaac Newton, while R.D. Burman's death anniversary is also observed.