Famous Birthdays
- Stephen Decatur, American naval hero (War of 1812), born in Sinepuxent, Maryland (d. 1820)
- Zebulon Pike, American brigadier general and explorer (Pike's Peak), born in Lamington, New Jersey (d. 1813)
About January 5, 1779
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
