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On January 5, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts that occurred throughout history. The fifth day of the Gregorian calendar is January 5th. During the Revolutionary War, British soldiers commanded by Benedict Arnold torched Richmond, Virginia, and Ford declared an eight-hour workday and a minimum $5 daily salary, as well as the start of construction on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Capricorn is the zodiac sign for January 5. Marilyn Manson, Bradley Cooper, and Hayao Miyazaki all have famous birthdays. National Whipped Cream Day and National Bird Day both fall on January 5th.
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(January 05, 1953) |
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(Died on January 05, 2021) |
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