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Historical Events on January 5

6 significant historical events occurred on January 5. January 5 is known for the 1927 performance of "Petrushka," a well-regarded ballet by composer Igor Stravinsky, choreographer Michel Fokine, and designer Alexandre Benois for the Ballets Russes. The ballet originally premiered in 1911.

Total Events
6
Time Span
16642025
Categories
4
Top Category
war
2 events

28 famous birthdays on January 5

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Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density
17th C.21st C.

17th Century

1 event
war

1664 battle in India

19th Century

1 event
war

Battle of the Liberal Revolution (1854-55)

20th Century

2 events
general

Petrushka — 1911 ballet by Igor Stravinsky, Michel Fokine and Alexandre Benois, Ballets Russes

politics

1974 riots in Mumbai, India

21st Century

2 events
disaster

January 2012 Nigeria attacks

politics

2025 co-promoted professional pay-per-view event

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