Historical Events
- German Workers' Party forms, precursor to the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi)
- Left-wing Spartacus organization instigates a revolt in Berlin; terrified by the spread of Bolshevism, German troops brutally suppress the uprising
Famous Birthdays
- Severino Gazzelloni, Italian flautist, born in Roccasecca, Italy (d. 1992)
About January 5, 1919
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn