Historical Events
- Prussian King Frederik Willem I buys conscript for nobles
Famous Birthdays
- William Wildman Shute Barrington, British statesman, born in Becket, Massachusetts (d. 1793)
About January 5, 1717
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 307 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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