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Robert Selden Duvall was an American actor, filmmaker, and producer, best known for his roles in films of the later 20th century.
Famous Birthdays on January 5
1931 — Robert Duvall
American actor and director (died 2026)
January 5 has 214 recorded notable births across history, from 1209 to 2009. This focused page highlights 20 people with the strongest available profile context.
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Major events on January 5
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- 2005 The dwarf planet Eris is discovered by Palomar Observatory-based astronomers, later motivating the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to define the term planet for the first time. Source
- 1967 Cultural Revolution: The Shanghai People's Commune is established following the seizure of power from local city officials by revolutionaries. Source
- 1944 The Daily Mail becomes the first major London newspaper to be published on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Source
- 1911 Kappa Alpha Psi, the world's third-oldest and largest black fraternity, is founded at Indiana University. Source
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Paramahansa Yogananda immigrated to the US at the age of 27, intending to demonstrate a unity between Eastern and Western religions and advocate for a balance between Western material growth and Indian spirituality.
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Joshi later became the Union Human Resources & Development Minister in the National Democratic Alliance government.
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Mitchell started his career acting in minor roles in films such as the action-thriller Contraband (2012), and the neo‑noir Broken City (2013).
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Hosea Lorenzo Williams was an American civil rights leader, activist, ordained minister, businessman, philanthropist, scientist, and politician.
More major people born on January 5
Notable people are ranked by substantive profile depth and public notability.
1893
Paramahansa Yogananda
Indian-American guru and philosopher (died 1952)
Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian and American Hindu monk, yogi, and guru who founded the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF)/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), a religious meditation and Kriya Yoga organization,…
1934
Murli Manohar Joshi
Indian politician
Murli Manohar Joshi is an Indian politician and physicist. He is one of the founding members and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as its president from 1991 to 1993.
1987
Jason Mitchell
American actor
Jason Mitchell is an American actor. Mitchell started his career acting in minor roles in films such as the action-thriller Contraband (2012), and the neo‑noir Broken City (2013).
1926
Hosea Williams
American businessman and activist (died 2000)
Hosea Lorenzo Williams was an American civil rights leader, activist, ordained minister, businessman, philanthropist, scientist, and politician.
1960
Glenn Strömberg
Swedish footballer and sportscaster
Glenn Peter Strömberg is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
1942
Maurizio Pollini
Italian pianist and conductor (died 2024)
Maurizio Pollini was an Italian pianist and conductor. He was known for performances of Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and the Second Viennese School, among others.
1909
Stephen Cole Kleene
American mathematician and computer scientist (died 1994)
Stephen Cole Kleene was an American mathematician and logician.
1944
Carolyn McCarthy
American nurse and politician (died 2025)
Carolyn McCarthy was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 4th congressional district from 1997 to 2015.
1985
Anthony Stewart
Canadian ice hockey player
Anthony Stewart is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, having played in the NHL, AHL, and KHL. He was born in Quebec, and his family moved to Toronto while he was a child.
1864
Bob Caruthers
American baseball player and manager (died 1911)
Robert Lee Caruthers, nicknamed "Parisian Bob", was an American right-handed pitcher and right fielder in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn Bridegrooms.
1987
Dexter Bean
American race car driver
Dexter John Bean is an American professional stock car racing driver and crew chief. He currently competes part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No.
1735
Claude Martin
French-English general and explorer (died 1800)
Major-General Claude Martin was a French army officer who served in the French and later British East India companies in colonial India.
1984
Matt Ballin
Australian rugby league player
Matthew Ballin is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL) and also the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
1988
Mandip Gill
English actress
Mandip Gill is an English actress and narrator. Her first television role came in 2012 when she was cast as Phoebe McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.
1987
Kristin Cavallari
American television personality
Kristin Elizabeth Cavallari is an American television personality, fashion designer, businesswoman, author, and actress.
1992
Suki Waterhouse
English actress, singer-songwriter, and model
Alice Suki Waterhouse is an English actress, singer, and model.
1587
Xu Xiake
Chinese geographer and explorer (died 1641)
Xu Xiake, born Xu Hongzu (徐弘祖), courtesy name Zhenzhi (振之), was a Chinese explorer, geographer, and travel writer of the Ming dynasty, known best for his famous geographical treatise, and noted for his bravery and…
1767
Jean-Baptiste Say
French economist and academic (died 1832)
Jean-Baptiste Say was a liberal French economist and businessman who argued in favor of competition, free trade, and lifting restraints on business.
1996
Tyler Ulis
American basketball player and coach
Tyler Ulis is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is currently an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky.