Historical Events
- Surrogate Baby M case begins in Hackensack, New Jersey
Famous Birthdays
- Kristin Cavallari, American actress, born in Denver, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Herman Smith-Johannsen, Norwegian-born Canadian cross-country skier (b. 1875)
- Margaret Laurence, Canadian author (The Stone Angel), dies at 60
1987 Highlights
About January 5, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
