Historical Events
- General Spoor orders cease-fire on Sumatra
"Fair Deal"
US President Harry Truman labels his administration the "Fair Deal"
Famous Birthdays
About January 5, 1949
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn