Historical Events
- Largest crowd at Cleveland Arena (Cavs vs Lakers-11,178)
- NYC transit fare rises from 30 cents to 35 cents
Event of Interest
President of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman freed by the newly elected President of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
- US President Nixon signs a bill for NASA to begin research on a manned space shuttle
Famous Birthdays
- Sakis Rouvas, Greek pop-rock singer and musician ("Shake It"), born in Corfu Island, Greece
Famous Deaths
- Gerald Kelly, British painter, dies at 92
About January 5, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brand New Key - Melanie
#1 Song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - New Seekers
