What Happened on January 5, 1779
- ️Tue Jan 05 1779
Famous Birthdays
- Stephen Decatur, American naval hero (War of 1812), born in Sinepuxent, Maryland (d. 1820)
- Zebulon Pike, American brigadier general and explorer (Pike's Peak), born in Lamington, New Jersey (d. 1813)
About January 5, 1779
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 246 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No