December 5th
- 1792 – James Guthrie born.
- 1945 – Ella Broadus Robertson died, aged 73.
- 1963 – Tom London died, aged 74.
- 1974 – Henry Wadsworth died, aged 77.
- 1978 – Josh Stewart born.
- 1980 – Dawn Landes born.
- 1980 – Abell House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Aydelott House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Patrick Bannon House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Barber-Barbour House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Levin Bates House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Beech Lawn listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Bellevoir-Ormsby Village listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Bingham-Hillard Doll House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Blankenbaker Station listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – William Bull House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Cardinal Hill Reservoir listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Chenoweth House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Chrisler House listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1980 – Cooper Memorial Church listed on National Register of Historic Places.
- 1981 – Henry Faulkner died, aged 57.