Famous Birthdays
- Kaspar Ett, German organist and composer, born in Eresing, Electorate of Bavaria, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1847)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Schneider, German composer and pupil of Bach, dies at 85
Died in 1788 1788 Highlights
About January 5, 1788
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 236 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
