What Day of the Week
January 5, 1779: Day of the Week
January 5, 1779 was the 5th day of the year 1779 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 360 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Tuesday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is mardi.
A person born on this day will be 244 years old today. If that same person saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $21,979.75 today.
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Here’s the January 1779 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1779 calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Who was born on January 5, 1779?
- 1779Stephen Decatur, American naval officer (d. 1820)
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