Frederick Converse

American classical music composer (1871-1940).

Born January 5th, 1871 in Newton. ^[ref]

Died June 8th, 1940 at 69 years old in Westwood. ^[ref]

Wu Yang

Chinese table tennis player.

Born January 5th, 1992 (age 33 years) in China.

Volmari Iso-Hollo

Athletics competitor (1907-1969).

Born January 5th, 1907 in Ylöjärvi.

Died June 23rd, 1969 at 62 years old in Heinola.

Jiří Hrdina

Czech ice hockey player.

Born January 5th, 1958 (age 67 years) in Mladá Boleslav.

Giuseppe Gibilisco

Italian pole vaulter.

Born January 5th, 1979 (age 46 years) in Syracuse.

André Simon

French racing driver.

Born January 5th, 1920 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Died July 11th, 2012 at 92 years old in Évian-les-Bains. ^[ref]

Hubert Beuve-Méry

French journalist.

Born January 5th, 1902 in Paris. ^[ref]

Died August 7th, 1989 at 87 years old in Fontainebleau. ^[ref]

Karl Allgöwer

German footballer.

Born January 5th, 1957 (age 68 years) in Geislingen an der Steige.

Jacques Laurent

French writer (1919-2000).

Born January 5th, 1919 in 9th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Died December 29th, 2000 at 81 years old in 6th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Lauri Pihkala

Finnish sportsman (1888-1981).

Born January 5th, 1888 in Pihtipudas.

Died May 20th, 1981 at 93 years old in Helsinki.