Historical Events
- Irish leader John Edward Redmond calls for a revolt against British rule
Famous Birthdays
- Paula Ludwig, Austrian-German poet, born in Vorarlberg, Austria (d. 1974)
- Yves Tanguy, French surrealist painter, born in Paris, France (d. 1955)
1900 Highlights
About January 5, 1900
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn