Historical Events
- "Show Boat" opens at Ziegfeld Theater NYC for 417 performances
Famous Birthdays
Diane Keaton (78 years old)
American actress (Annie Hall, Little Drummer Girl), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- (Catherine) "Kitty" Cheatham, American folk singer and children's music singer-songwriter, dies at 81
- George "Slim" Summerville, American actor (All Quiet on the Western Front, Keystone Cops), dies of a stroke at 53
Died in 1946 1946 Highlights
About January 5, 1946
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
