On This Day for 1/5 - Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge begins, Robert Duvall is born, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day January 5 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [Umberto Eco]( [Umberto Eco]( A renowned critic and [semiotician]( (student of signs and symbols), [Umberto Eco]( born this day in 1932, is perhaps better known as the author of the best-selling murder mystery and [fantasy]( novel The Name of the Rose (1981). Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco.]( 1933: Golden Gate Bridge construction begun In [San Francisco]( on this day in 1933, construction began on the [Golden Gate Bridge]( a [suspension bridge]( that once boasted the longest main span in the world and that has been celebrated for the magnificence of its setting. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2014: [Eusébio, 1963.]( perhaps the greatest Portuguese [football]( (soccer) player of all time, died in Lisbon. 1998: [flag of Kenya]( arap Moi]( was sworn in as president of Kenya for his fifth consecutive term. 1973: [Bruce Springsteen in concert, 1984.]( musician [Bruce Springsteen]( released his debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. 1946: [Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in Annie Hall (1977).]( actress and director [Diane Keaton]( who first achieved fame in quirky comic roles before earning acclaim as a dramatic actress, was born. 1931: [Alvin Ailey, Jr., 1960.]( dancer and choreographer [Alvin Ailey, Jr.]( was born in Rogers, Texas. 1931: [Still with Duvall from 'Apocalypse Now']( actor [Robert Duvall]( who was known for his convincing portrayals of a diverse range of characters, was born in San Diego. 1925: [Nellie Tayloe Ross.]( Tayloe Ross]( assumed office in Wyoming, becoming the first female governor in the United States. 1919: Anton Drexler founded the German Workers' Party, the forerunner of the [Nazi Party]( in Munich, Germany. 1914: [The 1909 Model T.]( the great success of the [Model T]( American automobile maker [Henry Ford]( raised his workers' pay from $2.40 to $5.00 a day and reduced the hours of the workday. 1863: [Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky]( actor, director, and producer [Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky]( who developed a highly influential theory of acting called the Stanislavsky method, was born. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2018 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](