Historical Events
- 1st edition of Amsterdam General Trade Journal (Algemeen Handelsblad)
Famous Birthdays
- August Valentine Kautz, German-American Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Baden, Germany (d. 1895)
About January 5, 1828
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 196 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn