Famous Birthdays
- Kate Schellenbach, American musician (Luscious Jackson), born in NYC, New York
- Renaldo Turnbull, American NFL defensive end (New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers), born in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
Famous Deaths
- George Duckworth, English cricket wicket-keeper (24 Tests, 60 dismissals), dies at 64
1966 Highlights
About January 5, 1966
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Can Work It Out - The Beatles
#1 Song: Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out - The Beatles