Who Was Born Today – January 5 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on January 5 | ||
1779 | Stephen Decatur, American naval hero during actions against the Barbay pirates and the War of 1812. | |
1876 | Conrad Adenauer, first chancellor of post-World War II West Germany. | |
1928 | Walter Mondale, 42nd Vice President of the United States, Democratic presidential nominee who lost to Ronald Reagan in 1984, and Ambassador to Japan. | |
1932 | Umberto Eco, Italian novelist (The Name of the Rose). | |
1938 | Juan Carlos I, King of Spain. |