Tom Thumb Day is celebrated on January 4 every year to commemorate the legacy of Charles Sherwood Stratton, who was the greatest actor of his time. He was born on January 4, 1838, in the silent streets of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Charles moved on to achieve global acclaim under the patronage of his mentor and adoptee, circus pioneer P. T. Barnum. On his birth anniversary, people celebrate this day to acknowledge his lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
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Charles Sherwood Stratton was born on January 4, 1838, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Due to a growth hormone deficiency, His physical development was stopped after six months. He was 25 inches tall until the age of 9 when he began growing very slowly again. His final height was 3 feet and 4 inches.
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| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 4 | Thursday |
| 2025 | January 4 | Saturday |
| 2026 | January 4 | Sunday |
| 2027 | January 4 | Monday |
| 2028 | January 4 | Tuesday |
FAQs
Why is Charles Sherwood Stratton called General Tom Thumb?
P.T. Barnum, Charles’s mentor and adoptee, offered him the title General Tom Thumb after English folklore to popularize his shows