Historical Events
- FCC hears the 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
- Finnish offensive at Suomossalmi against Russia
Famous Birthdays
- Athol Guy, Australian folk-pop bassist and singer (The Seekers - "Georgy Girl"), born in Colac, Australia
- Michael O'Donoghue, American writer and performer (Saturday Night Live, Scrooged), born in Sauquoit, New York (d. 1994)
- Michael Rose, British army officer, born in British India
- Yuri Ershov, Russian mathematician, born in Novosibirsk, Russia
Famous Deaths
- Humbert Wolfe, Italian-British poet (b. 1885)
- Tina Modotti, Italian artist and activist, dies at 45
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About January 5, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
