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
1664–2025
Categories
4
Top Category
war
2 events
34 famous birthdays on January 5
Including László Krasznahorkai, Rudolf Eucken, Konrad Adenauer
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Event Distribution by Century
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