[Fact 1: January 5th is the Birthdate of Renowned Scientist Robert H. Goddard]
January 5 marks the birthday of Robert H. Goddard, an amazing American scientist. He is often regarded as the father of modern rocket science as he was the first person to develop a rocket using liquid propellant back in March 1926. This foundational development has significantly contributed to the field of space exploration.
[Fact 2: The Day celebrates National Whipped Cream Day]
On an interesting food-related note, January 5th is also National Whipped Cream Day. The day is dedicated to celebrating the creamy topping that makes our desserts even more delightful.
[Fact 3: Record Snowfall on January 5th]
January 5, 1995, in Buffalo, New York, witnessed record snowfall with an astounding 37.9 inches of snow that fell over 24 hours.
[Fact 4: Discovery of Jupiter's Moon Adrastea]
On 5th January 1979, Voyager 1 made a discovery of Jupiter's moon Adrastea. The moon is one of the smallest moons of Jupiter with an estimated diameter of only 16km.
[Fact 5: A Day Stars Are Born]
January 5th is a popular birthday among many well-known figures like Robert Duvall, Hayao Miyazaki, Diane Keaton, and Marilyn Manson.
[Fact 6: Start of Prohibition in Finland]
January 5, 1919, proclaimed the start of Prohibition in Finland. The ban on all alcohol lasted until 5th April 1932. The day is still celebrated as "Kielto's day" meaning prohibition day.
[Fact 7: Gulag Archipelago Publication]
The influential and deeply telling book “The Gulag Archipelago” by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was published on January 5th, 1973, and it exposed the Soviet Union’s forced labor camp system.
[Fact 8: Launch of Gene Roddenberry's 'Andromeda']
On January 5, 2000, Gene Roddenberry's 'Andromeda,' a popular science fiction television series, made its debut.
[Fact 9: Grand Canyon National Monument Created]
January 5, 1908, is the day when President Theodore Roosevelt made the Grand Canyon a national monument.
[Fact 10: National Bird Day]
January 5th is also National Bird Day in the United States, a day designed to bring attention to the plight of our feathered friends, especially those not native to the U.S and are kept as pets.
[Fact 11: The Death of Calvin Coolidge]
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States, died of a coronary thrombosis at "The Beeches," in Northampton, Massachusetts, on January 5, 1933.
[Fact 12: The First Woman Governor]
Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first woman governor in the United States on January 5, 1925. She was elected after her husband died in office.
[Fact 13: The Official Introduction of FM Radio]
On this day in 1940, FM Radio was demonstrated to the Federal Communications Commission for the first time, offering a higher fidelity, static-free sound broadcast.
[Fact 14: Sony Releases The PlayStation in North America]
On January 5th, 1995, Sony released the PlayStation in North America.
[Fact 15: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" First Published]
The famous poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe was first published in the New York Evening Mirror on January 5, 1845.
[Fact 16: First Electric Watch Unveiled]
Hamilton Watch Company introduced the first electric watch on January 5, 1957.
[Fact 17: British Inventor Unveils the First Ever Breathalyzer]
On January 5, 1960, Dr. Robert Borkenstein of Indiana University unveiled the first-ever breathalyzer — a device used to determine blood alcohol concentration.
[Fact 18: Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" Hits the UK Charts]
On January 5, 1958, Elvis Presley's single "Jailhouse Rock" reached No.1 in the UK charts, cementing his inimitable mark on the music world.
[Fact 19: The Birth of Hayao Miyazaki]
January 5, 1941, marked the birth of Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of the world-renowned Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli. His animation and storytelling have inspired millions around the globe.
[Fact 20: The Opening of the New York Stock Exchange]
The New York Stock Exchange first opened its doors on January 5, 1817, becoming the center of world finance. It vastly transformed how business and trading were conducted in the global scene.