Kathrine Switzer

American marathon runner, author, and television commentator.

Born January 5th, 1947 (age 79 years) in Amberg.

Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Monarch of luxembourg (1964-2000).

Born January 5th, 1921 in Berg Castle.

Died April 23rd, 2019 at 98 years old in Luxembourg (pneumonia). ^[ref]

Maxim Baldry

British actor.

Born January 5th, 1996 (age 30 years) in Redhill.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Kenyan writer (1938–2025).

Born January 5th, 1938 in Kamirithu.

Died May 28th, 2025 at 87 years old in Buford. ^[ref]

Brian Tracy

American motivational speaker and writer.

Born January 5th, 1944 (age 82 years) in Charlottetown.

Iris DeMent

American singer and songwriter.

Born January 5th, 1961 (age 65 years) in Paragould.

Walker Scobell

American actor.

Born January 5th, 2009 (age 17 years) in Virginia Beach.

Jiang Wen

Chinese actor, screenwriter, and director.

Born January 5th, 1963 (age 63 years) in Tangshan.

Tyler Ulis

American basketball player.

Born January 5th, 1996 (age 30 years) in Southfield.

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

She is member of parliament, lok sabha and a poet.

Born January 5th, 1968 (age 58 years) in Chennai.