Historical Events
Funeral of Benedict XVI
Funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome [1]
Edward Norton Related to Pocahontas
Pocahontas revealed as the 12th great-grandmother of actor Edward Norton on PBS's "Finding Your Roots" [1]
Famous Deaths
- Ernesto Castano, Italian soccer defender (7 caps; Juventus 265 games), dies at 83
- Gordy Harmon, American R&B singer (The Whispers - "And the Beat Goes On"; "Rock Steady"), dies at 79
- Nate Colbert, American baseball first baseman (MLB All Star 1971, 72, 73; San Diego Padres, Houston Astros), dies at 76
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About January 5, 2023
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
- #1 Song: Last Christmas - Wham!