Giuseppe Impastato

Italian political activist murdered by the mafia (1948-1978).

Born January 5th, 1948 in Cinisi.

Died May 9th, 1978 at 30 years old in Cinisi. ^[ref]

Teppei Koike

Japanese actor and singer.

Born January 5th, 1986 (age 39 years) in Osaka.

Mathieu Perreault

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born January 5th, 1988 (age 37 years) in Drummondville.

Sasha

German singer.

Born January 5th, 1972 (age 53 years) in Soest.

Xia Xuanze

Badminton player.

Born January 5th, 1979 (age 46 years) in Rui'an. ^[ref]

Mohammed Ahmed

Olympic runner.

Born January 5th, 1991 (age 34 years) in Mogadishu. ^[ref]

Gustavo Scarpa

Brazilian association football player.

Born January 5th, 1994 (age 31 years) in Campinas.

Kathleen Kenyon

British archaeologist (1906-1978).

Born January 5th, 1906 in London.

Died August 24th, 1978 at 72 years old in Wrexham. ^[ref]

Patrick Strzoda

French official.

Born January 5th, 1952 (age 73 years) in Thann. ^[ref]

Patrik Sjöberg

Swedish high jumper.

Born January 5th, 1965 (age 60 years) in Gothenburg.