June Carter Cash
Famous Fiction Authors
Donna Summer
Angelina Jolie
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Babe Ruth
Johnny Cash
Georgia O'Keefe
I Survived
On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
January 5
Events on This Day
-
1917
96 years ago
The Smithsonian Institute issues Robert Goddard a grant of $5,000 for his research that would develop modern rocketry.
-
1973
40 years ago
Bruce Springsteen releases his debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.
-
1993
20 years ago
Reggie Jackson, also known as Mr. October, is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
-
1998
15 years ago
Sonny Bono is killed in a skiing accident while on vacation with his family in California.
January 5
Born on This Day
-
January Jones
- In these groups:
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actresses
January Jones
Actress / 1978 -
January Jones is a TV and film actress known for her roles in Mad Men, X-Men: First Class and Unknown.
Born: January 5, 1978
Age: 35 years old
Birthplace: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Occupation: Actress -
Jane Wyman
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Primetime Soap Stars
Jane Wyman
Actress / 1917 - 2007
Jane Wyman was a Academy Award-winning American screen actress who was also Ronald Reagan's first wife.
1917 | 90 years old
Actress -
Marilyn Manson
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Name Changers
Marilyn Manson
Singer / 1969 -
Known for his outrageous outfits and on-stage antics, Marilyn Manson is an American goth-rock performer who has been protested and boycotted because of his perceived "dark" views.1969 | 44 years old
Singer -
Robert Duvall
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- Actors Turned Directors
Robert Duvall
Film Actor / 1931 -
Actor Robert Duvall has been in some of the most acclaimed films of all time, including To Kill A Mockingbird, Apocalypse Now, Lonesome Dove and The Godfather.
Born: January 5, 1931
Age: 82 years old
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Bradley Cooper
- In these groups:
- 2013 Oscar Nominees
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Actors
Bradley Cooper
Actor / 1975 -
Bradley Cooper is an actor who first made a name for himself on the TV series Alias and has since become a successful film actor.
1975 | 38 years old
Actor -
Diane Keaton
- In these groups:
- Actors Turned Directors
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Beatty's Babes
Diane Keaton
Film Actress / 1946 -
Diane Keaton is an Oscar-winning actress who earned early acclaim for her work in several Woody Allen films and her dramatic work in The Godfather series.
1946 | 67 years old
Film Actress
January 5
Died on This Day
-
Sonny Bono
- In these groups:
- Sonny and Cher
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Numerous Nuptials
Sonny Bono
Singer, U.S. Representative / 1935 - 1998
Musician and politician Sonny Bono was once wed to singer Cher and in 1994 was elected to U.S. Congress as a representative from California.
Died: January 5, 1998
Age: 62 years old
Place: Stateline, near South Lake Tahoe, California , United States
Occupation: U.S. Representative -
Ernest Shackleton
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Explorers
- Famous People Named Ernest
Ernest Shackleton
Explorer / 1874 - 1922
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was an Irish-born British explorer who was a principal figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
1922 | 47 years old
Explorer -
_144x144.jpg)
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver
Inventor, Botanist, Chemist / 1864 - 1943
George Washington Carver was a prominent African-American scientist and inventor. Carver is best known for the many uses he devised for the peanut.
1943 | 79 years old
Inventor, Botanist, Chemist
Email Updates
Quiz
about Biography?
Answer questions and see how you rank against other players.
Play Nowprofile name: January Jones profile occupation: Actress
profile id: 245894
profile name: Jane Wyman profile occupation: Actress
profile id: 504532
profile name: Marilyn Manson profile occupation: Singer
profile id: 9282713
profile name: Robert Duvall profile occupation: Film Actor
profile id: 547062
profile name: Bradley Cooper profile occupation: Actor
profile id: 9361481
profile name: Diane Keaton profile occupation: Film Actress
profile id: 9542076
profile name: Sonny Bono profile occupation: U.S. Representative
profile id: 9480091
profile name: Ernest Shackleton profile occupation: Explorer
profile id: 9240299
profile name: George Washington Carver profile occupation: Inventor, Botanist, Chemist
profile id: 9313695
profile name: Robert Goddard profile occupation: Physicist
profile id: 9491214
profile name: Bruce Springsteen profile occupation: Singer
profile id: 9351402
profile name: Reggie Jackson profile occupation: Baseball Player
profile id: 39880
profile name: Sam Rayburn profile occupation: U.S. Representative
profile id: 38958
profile name: Henry Allen profile occupation: Trumpet Player
profile id: 37956
profile name: José Ferrer profile occupation: Television Actor
profile id: 37049
profile name: John B. Watson profile occupation: Psychologist
Your Connections
Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.
Upcoming Birthdays
-
Sam RayburnSam Rayburn
U.S. Representative / 1882 - 1961
Sam Rayburn was an American politician best known for his roles as Speaker of the House, Majority Leader to Congress and Chairman of the National Democratic Convention.
January 6, 1882
U.S. Representative -
Henry Allen
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Harlem Renaissance People
- Famous Trumpet Players
Henry Allen
Trumpet Player / 1908 - 1967
Jazz trumpeter Henry Allen belonged to Fletcher Henderson’s big band, was in Mills Blue Rhythm band and accompanied Louis Armstrong in Luis Russell’s band.
January 7, 1908
Trumpet Player -
José Ferrer
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Actors Turned Directors
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
José Ferrer
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Director / 1912 - 1992
American actor and director José Ferrer was perhaps best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in the title role of the film Cyrano de Bergerac.
January 8, 1912
Television Actor -
John B. Watson
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Psychologists
- Famous People Named John
John B. Watson
Psychologist, Academic Author / 1878 - 1958
Psychologist John B. Watson is remembered for codifying and publicizing behaviorism with his article “Psychology as a Behaviorist Views It” and other research.
January 9, 1878
Psychologist
Famous Capricorns
-
Larry Clark
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Photographers
- Famous Film Directors
Larry Clark
Photographer, Director / 1943 -
American photographer and film director Larry Clark is known for his images and movies, like Kids, that graphically depict unconventional teenage activities.
January 19, 1943
Photographer, Director -
Don Shula
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Coaches
- Famous People Named Don
Don Shula
Coach / 1930 -
Don Shula was the head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1996, leading the team to a Super Bowl championship and an undefeated season.January 4, 1930
Coach
