Wednesday January 03, 1968: on this day

January 03, 1968 was the 3rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 03, 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 03, 1968, who was born and died on January 03, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 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 3rd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 1968?


January 03, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1968 can also be written as 1/3/1968 in the US and as 3/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 03, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd 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 03, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 03, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 03, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:08 am and setting at 09:44 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 03, 1968?


Famous people born on January 03, 1968:

  • Kent Carlsson

    In sweden; tennis star.

  • Shannon Sturges

    Actress (savannah).

  • Lorenzo Fertitta

    Co-owner of UFC and successful entrepreneur.

  • Thomas Rayam

    Canadian football league offensive linebacker (edmonton eskimos).

  • Kerry Huffman in Peterborough

    Ontario, canada; nhl defenseman (philadelphia flyers, ottawa senators).

  • Lars Sørensen
  • Ennio Falco
  • José Carlos de Souza Campos
  • Giovanna Carollo
  • Kelly Boucher

Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    Talented actress known for her roles in films and television series.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 16 days old,

or 2932 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20530 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1968?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1968.

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January 03, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 1968:

  • František Bolček
  • Vojtěch Kastl
  • Vincenzo Lombard

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Margaruite Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent known for her fearless reporting.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

  • Zafar Ali

    Prominent Indian politician and leader of the All India Muslim League.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd

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January 03, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 1968:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
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January 03, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 03, 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 03, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 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 03, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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 03, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 03, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean

Where Eagles Dare

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This classic World War II thriller is from the well-known master of suspense and action. This classic thriller from World War II is now reissued with a new cover design.

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.

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 …

Anyone Can Make A Million by Morton Shulman

Anyone Can Make A Million

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Encouragement to help you get started on your entrepreneurial journey. . .

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

By:

It's all a great adventure when Christy Mansel bumps into Charles in Damascus. They decide to go on a wild adventure, being rich and impetuous young people.

January 03, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 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 03, 1968?

On January 03, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1968?

On January 03, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 1968?

On January 03, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

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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.

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Wednesday January 3, 1968