Historical Events
- Records show 95,820 licensed public houses in England on this date
Famous Birthdays
- John Doby Kennedy, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Camden, South Carolina (d. 1896)
About January 5, 1840
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn