Historical Events
- 55 German tanks reach North-Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Rose, American TV host (CBS This Morning), born in Henderson, North Carolina
- Cliff Potts, American television and film actor (Ted-Lou Grant), born in Glendale, California
- Dany Sava [Danielle Savalle], French actress (Moon Pilot), born in Paris, France
- Jan Leeming, English television presenter and newsreader, born in Dartford, United Kingdom
- Maurizio Pollini, Italian classical pianist, born in Milan, Italy (d. 2024) [1]
- Terenci Moix, Spanish writer, born in Barcelona, Spain (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Yves Paringaux, French chief of staff, murdered
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About January 5, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
