1997 - Russian forces withdraw from Chechnya.
1996 - The longest US government shutdown ends after 21 days when Congress passes an interim spending measure that allows federal employees to return to work.
1949 - President Harry S Truman labels his administration the "Fair Deal"
1933 - Construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge
1892 - 1st successful auroral photograph made
This Day In Business
1940 - Developed by the great Edwin Armstrong, FM Radio - for the first time - is demonstrated in the US across 5 states.
1949 - The live children's show "Bozo the Clown" premieres on KTLA-TV.
1856 - The city of Beaver, Utah is founded by Latter Day Saints.
1989 - Major League Baseball announces a $400 million contract with ESPN to show 175 games.
January 5th Holiday
National Bird Day. Celebrate through bird watching, studying and adoption.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She became known for playing Cindy Collins in Zoom. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the January 5 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
Are you an iPhone user? Get the fun and free Famous Birthdays iPhone app.