Historical Events
- "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff is published by Henry Holt and Company
- Kitwe in Zambia bans shaking hands and the sale of fresh food in attempt to prevent a cholera outbreak
- North Korea accepts South Korean invitation for high-level talks
Famous Deaths
- Antonio ValentÃn Angelillo, Italian-Argentinian footballer who played for both Argentina and Italy, dies at 80
- Bruce Hood, Canadian National Hockey League referee (1965-84), and author (Calling The Shots), dies of prostate cancer at 81
- Jerry Van Dyke, American actor (My Mother the Car, Coach), dies at 86
- John Young, American astronaut and 9th person to walk on the Moon (Gemini 3 & 10, Apollo 10 & 16, STS 1 & 9), dies of pneumonia complications at 87
- José Molina [Quijada], Spanish-born American flamenco dancer, dies of lung cancer at 81
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About January 5, 2018
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Perfect - Ed Sheeran
