Birthdays on Born on January 5th

Discover the celebrities, stories, and secrets behind this special day.

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Hayao Miyazaki

Japanese animator, filmmaker, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli

Bradley Cooper

American actor and filmmaker

Umberto Eco

Italian medievalist, philosopher, semiotician and novelist

Konrad Adenauer

First Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

Jiang Wen

Chinese film director, screenwriter, and actor

Marilyn Manson

American rock musician and visual artist

King C. Gillette

American businessman and inventor of the safety razor

Janica Kostelić

Croatian former World Cup alpine ski racer

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Zodiac Sign

Ambitious and disciplined, they are masters of self-control and have a strong work ethic.

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Birthstone

Symbolizes protection and is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and good health.

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Fun Fact

January was named after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates, symbolizing new beginnings.