Famous Birthdays
- Khristo Botev, Bulgarian poet & nationalist revolutionary, born in Kalofer, Bulgaria (d. 1876)
- Same Steele, Canadian soldier, born in Purbrook, Canada West (d. 1919)
Famous Deaths
- Ferdinando Orlandi, Italian musician and composer, dies at 73
1848 Highlights
About January 5, 1848
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
