433 Historic Events for January 5
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| 1934 |
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Fenway Park catches fire for 2nd time (May 8th 1926 also)
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| 1934 |
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National and American baseball leagues select a uniform ball
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| 1935 |
Birth |
Nancy L Johnson, (Rep-R-CT, 1983- )
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| 1936 |
Death |
Ram¢n M del Valle-Incl n, playwright (Tirano banderas), dies at 66
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| 1937 |
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Only unicameral state legislature in US opens 1st session (Nebr)
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| 1937 |
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Fingleton and Bradman make record stand of 346 for 6th wkt
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| 1938 |
Birth |
Jim Otto, NFL center (Oakland Raiders)
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| 1938 |
Birth |
Juan Carlos I, king of Spain (1975- )
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| 1938 |
Birth |
Piet Kruiver, Dutch soccer star
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| 1938 |
Birth |
Leo Avery, abbot of Quarr
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| 1938 |
Birth |
Edwin Elliason, Washington, US archer (Olympic-92)
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| 1939 |
Birth |
Bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972)
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| 1939 |
Birth |
Peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher
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| 1940 |
Death |
Tina Modotti, [Maria del Carmen], Ital/Mexican communist, dies at 46
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| 1940 |
Event |
FCC hears 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
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| 1940 |
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Finnish offensive at Suomossalmi against Russia
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| 1940 |
Birth |
Dany Saval, Oakland Calif, actress (Boeing Boeing, Moon Pilot)
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| 1941 |
Birth |
Mansur Ali Khan, cricketer (Nawab of Pataudi, Indian batsman and capt)
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| 1941 |
Birth |
Bob Cunis, cricketer (New Zealand pace bowler of the late 60's)
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| 1941 |
Birth |
Grady Thomas, US rock vocalist (Parliaments, Funkadelic, Maggot Brain)
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| 1941 |
Event |
British/Australian troops conquer Bardia Lybia
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| 1942 |
Birth |
Maurizio Pollini, Milan Italy, pianist
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| 1942 |
Birth |
Cliff Potts, Glendale Calif, actor (Ted-Lou Grant)
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| 1942 |
Birth |
Charlie Rose, Henderson NC, newscaster (CBS Night Watch)
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| 1942 |
Death |
Yves Paringaux, French chief of staff, murdered
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