NATIONAL BIRD DAY
Nature lovers, bird lovers, and bird watchers across the country annually recognize National Bird Day on January 5th. It's also one of several designated holidays celebrating birds. #NationalBirdDay
NATIONAL KETO DAY
National Keto Day hits January 5th with an approach to transforming our health. Recent research suggests the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic or ‘keto’ diet offers a number of benefits. #NationalKetoDay
NATIONAL SCREENWRITERS DAY
On January 5, when the credits roll on your favorite show or movie, admire the writers on National Screenwriters Day! #NationalScreenwritersDay
NATIONAL THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY DAY
National Thank God It’s Monday Day encourages us to celebrate the first Monday of the new year with vigor and energy. #ThankGodItsMondayDay
NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY
Add a little extra something special to desserts to celebrate on January 5 for National Whipped Cream Day. Not only does it add creaminess and a bit of pizzaz, but it also makes the difference between a ho-hum or a celebration kind of beverage or dessert. #WhippedCreamDay
Coming on January 6, 2026
National Days
NATIONAL CUDDLE UP DAY
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY
NATIONAL SHORTBREAD DAY
NATIONAL BEAN DAY
Notable Birthdays for January 5
Zebulon Pike (1779-1813) - General and explorer of the Louisiana Purchase territory.
King Camp Gillette (1855-1932) - Founder of the Gillette Company.
Joseph Erlanger (1874-1965) - Physiologist who identified several varieties of nerve fiber.
Herbert Bayard Swope (1882-1958) - Journalist who was considered the best reporter of his time.
Jeane Dixon (1904-1997) - Astrologer and psychic who is said to have predicted the death of John F. Kennedy.
Stephen Cole Kleene (1909-1994) - Mathematician who is considered the founder of recursion theory, which would provide the foundations of theoretical computer science.
George Reeves (1914-1959) - Actor remembered for his role as Kent Clark in the Adventures of Superman (1952–1958).
Sam Phillips (1923-2003) - Founder of Sun Records.
Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) - Founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Robert Duvall (1931-Still Living) - Considered one of the greatest actors of all time (To Kill a Mockingbird, True Grit, Apocalypse Now, The Godfather Part II).
Charlie Rose (1942-Still Living) - Journalist and host of 60 Minutes.
Diane Keaton (1946-Still Living) - Multi-award winning actress with roles in The Godfather, Manhattan, First Wives Club, and Father of the Bride.
Ted Lange (1948-Still Living) - Actor most recognized for his role as Isaac Washington The Love Boat.
Chris Stein (1950-Still Living) - Guitarist and co-founder of the band Blondie.
Marilyn Manson (1969-Still Living) - Controversial rock artist.
Bradley Cooper (1975-Still Living) - Well-known actor in The Hangover, American Sniper, and A Star is Born.
Memorable Events for January 5
1859 - The first steamboat sails up the northern Red River.
1892 - The first auroral photograph is successfully made.
1911 - Kappa Alpha Psi is founded at Indiana University.
1912 - The first National Hockey Association game is played.
1914 - An 8-hour workday and minimum daily wage of $5 is announced by the Ford Motor Company.
1925 - Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes the first female governor in the U.S.
1933 - Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins.
1949 - President Truman unveils his Fair Deal program.
1957 - President Eisenhower announces the establishment of the Eisenhower Doctrine.
1959 - Bozo the Clown premiers on t.v.
1972 - President Nixon announces the Space Shuttle program.
