Famous Birthdays
- Patrik Sjöberg, Swedish high jumper (WR 2.42m 1987; World C'ship gold 1987; Olympic silver 1984, 92; bronze 1988), born in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Rick Tuten, American NFL punter (Seattle Seahawks), born in Perry, Florida
- Vinnie Jones, English-born Welsh footballer and actor, born in Watford, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Nell Craig, American actress (Dr. Kildare (films); The Queen of Sheba), dies at 73
- Paul Arntzenius, Dutch painter, graphic artist and etcher, dies at 81
1965 Highlights
About January 5, 1965
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Feel Fine - The Beatles