Monday January 01, 1968: on this day

January 01, 1968 was the 1st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 01, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1968, who was born and died on January 01, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello Goodbye by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Zimmer 13) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1968?


January 01, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 1st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1968 can also be written as 1/1/1968 in the US and as 1/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 01, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1968:

  • Wdco tv channel 15 in cochran, georgia (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Browse newspapers headlines from January 01, 1968
  • Criswell predicts in print and on tv that a black civil rights leader would be assassinated before october.
  • Netherlands gets color tv.

January 01, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 01, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1968 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 07:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jan 15, 1968.

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Who was born on January 01, 1968?


Famous people born on January 01, 1968:

  • Dessiree Ellis

    Renowned soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Dabid Katz

    Known for his work in programming languages and software engineering.

  • Yvone Adhiambo Owuor

    Kenyan author known for her novel Dust, winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing.

  • Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi

    Australian Indigenous author known for her works on Aboriginal culture and storytelling.

  • Gabor Bojar

    Co-founder of Graphisoft, a leading software company.

  • Ayad Jamal Aldin

    Well-known journalist and political analyst in the Middle East.

  • Cynthia Barnett

    Award-winning author focusing on water and climate issues.

  • Joey Stefano

    American male prostitute, actor and porno-model who appeared in over 50 videos of gay and bisexual pornography.

  • Nicole Lazzaro

    Expert in emotional design for games.

  • Azra Kohen

    Renowned Turkish journalist and author.

  • Brock Clarke

    American author known for his novels and short stories.

  • Assunta Legnante

    Italian Paralympic athlete known for her achievements in shot put and discus throw.

  • Carson Chow

    Carson Chow is a prominent neuroscientist known for his work on neural networks and mathematical modeling.

  • Cedric Fournet

    Researcher in programming languages and security.

  • Turner Kirk

    Co-inventor of the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm.

  • Allister Heath

    British journalist known for his work in financial journalism.

  • Artemis Sorras

    Greek entrepreneur known for his controversial financial activities.

  • Joshua Silverman

    CEO of Etsy, an e-commerce platform for handmade and vintage items.

  • Adnan Al-Sayegh

    Iraqi poet recognized for his powerful and politically charged poetry.

  • Rahim AlHaj

    Iraqi-American oud player and composer, known for his traditional Middle Eastern music.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 18 days old,

or 2933 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20532 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1968?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 01, 1968.

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January 01, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1968:

  • Meshulem Rath

    Meshulem Rath was a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social justice.

  • Effa Eaton

    Renowned for her contributions to literature.

  • Naftula Katz

    Founder of the Katz Group of Companies in Canada.

  • Pelham Dale

    American politician who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Gunhild Svendsen

    Norwegian painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscape paintings.

  • Ilija Milosavljević

    Serbian politician and diplomat, known for his role in the negotiations leading to the creation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and...

  • Tadeo Isidoro Cruz

    Argentinian writer known for his contributions to Latin American literature.

  • Creek Mary

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical works inspired by nature.

  • Barton Fink

    Barton Fink was a renowned screenwriter known for his work in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

  • Joyzelle Godfrey

    American author known for her works in poetry and fiction.

  • Sadie Benoit

    Canadian painter known for her landscape paintings.

  • Tennyson Fulke

    Prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Warner Macklin

    American author known for his novels and short stories.

  • Ugo Morin
  • Ileana Leonidoff
  • Herschel Baltimore
  • Guy Boniface
  • Enrique Ferrarese

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello Goodbye
  2. - Daydream Believer
  3. - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
  4. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  5. - Woman, Woman

January 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lily The Pink
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - Magical Mystery Tour (EP)
  4. - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
  5. - Walk Away Renee

January 01, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - I Second That Emotion
  3. - Chain Of Fools
  4. - I'm In Love
  5. - Honey Chile

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January 01, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

Killer Adios

Killer Adios

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Primo Zeglio

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel

Country: Italy

Barbarella

Barbarella

Release year: 1967

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Ugo Tognazzi, Jane Fonda, Antonio Sabato, David Hemmings, Romolo Valli, Sergio Ferrero, Anita Pallenberg, John Phillip Law, Marcel Marceau, Carla Cassola, Véronique Vendell, Giancarlo Cobelli

Country: Italy

Cjamango

Cjamango

Release year: 1967

Directed by: Edoardo Mulargia

Starring: Livio Lorenzon, Hélène Chanel, Ivan Rassimov, Piero Lulli, Mickey Hargitay, Nino Musco, Fred Coplan, Ignazio Spalla

Country: Italy

Sugar Colt

Sugar Colt

Release year: 1967

Directed by: Franco Giraldi

Starring: Gina Rovere, Erno Crisa, Valentino Macchi, Nazzareno Zamperla, George Rigaud, Rossella Bergamonti, Jack Betts, Victor Israel, Miranda Soledad, Julian Rafferty, Alfred Thomas

Country: Italy

January 01, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Zimmer 13

Zimmer 13

Release year: 1968

Starring: Fritz Schulz, Robert Tessen, Frithjof Vierock, Gisela Hahn

Los Beverly de Peralvillo

Los Beverly de Peralvillo

Release year: 1968

It Takes a Thief

It Takes a Thief

Release year: 1968

The Hollywood Squares (Primetime/Nighttime)

The Hollywood Squares (Primetime/Nighttime)

Release year: 1968

January 01, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Couples by John Updike

Couples

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Couples was one of the most famous novels of American 1960s. It is a book that scandalized the public when it first appeared. The prose pictures of how people live are what made the book so popular. Today, Couples serves …

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

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An unprecedented crisis... President Jeremy Haines, like many of his predecessors, is weighed down with the solemn duties and danger posed by both the Soviet Union (China) and the United States.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

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The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

January 01, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1968?

On January 01, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1968?

On January 01, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1968?

On January 01, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 1968?

1968 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
  • Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam

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What was the calendar for January 1968?

January 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday January 1, 1968