Famous Birthdays
- Admiral Sir Anthony Synnot, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, born in Corowa, Australia (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)
British-Irish polar explorer (Endurance, Antarctica), dies of a heart attack at 47
Died in 1922 1922 Highlights
About January 5, 1922
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn