Boris Ignatyev

Soviet footballer.

Born December 5th, 1940 in Moscow.

Died January 27th, 2026 at 85 years old (stomach cancer). ^[ref]

Sukhjeet Singh

Indian field hockey player.

Born December 5th, 1996 (age 29 years) in Jalandhar. ^[ref]

Annamay Pierse

Canadian swimmer, olympic athlete, commonwealth games bronze medallist, former world record-holder.

Born December 5th, 1983 (age 42 years) in Toronto.

Edi Orioli

Italian motorcycle racer.

Born December 5th, 1962 (age 63 years) in Udine.

Niko Grafenauer

Slovenian historian and writer.

Born December 5th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Ljubljana.

Juris Podnieks

Latvian film director (1950–1992).

Born December 5th, 1950 in Riga.

Died June 23rd, 1992 at 41 years old in Zvirgzdu ezers (drowning).

Choe Hyo-sim

North korean weightlifter.

Born December 5th, 1993 (age 32 years).

Amanda Labarca

Chilean diplomat, educator, writer, and feminist (1886-1975).

Born December 5th, 1886 in Santiago.

Died January 2nd, 1975 at 88 years old in Santiago.

Eric de Oliveira

Brazilian association football player.

Born December 5th, 1985 (age 40 years) in Nova Iguaçu.

Edward Zenteno

Bolivian footballer.

Born December 5th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Cochabamba.