Historical Events
Ford's $5 Day
Industrialist Henry Ford announces his $5 minimum per-day wage, doubling most workers pay from $2.40 for a 9hr day to $5 for an 8hr day
Famous Birthdays
George Reeves (1914-1959)
American actor (Adventures of Superman; Gone With The Wind), born in Woolstock, Iowa
- Nicolas de Staël, French-Russian painter, born in Saint Petersburg, Russia (d. 1955)
About January 5, 1914
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
