What happened on Sunday January 07, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1968:

• Surveyor 7 Lunar Mission Launch The Surveyor 7, the final spacecraft in NASA's Surveyor lunar exploration program, was launched from Cape Canaveral's launch complex 36A. This mission represented the culmination of the Surveyor series, which played a crucial role in gathering critical data about the lunar surface in preparation for the Apollo moon landings.
• Tragic Bus Accident in South Korea A devastating bus accident near Jinju, South Korea, resulted in the deaths of 43 passengers. The bus lost a front wheel, veered out of control, plummeted 33 feet over a cliff, and ultimately sank in the Nam River, highlighting the critical importance of vehicle safety and maintenance.
• U.S. First-Class Postage Rate Increase The United States Postal Service increased the cost of first-class postage from 5 cents to 6 cents, marking a 20% rise in postal rates. This change reflected ongoing economic adjustments and the increasing costs of mail delivery services.
• GE College Bowl TV Premiere The popular academic quiz show 'GE College Bowl' made its debut on NBC Television, featuring college students competing in intellectually challenging trivia competitions sponsored by General Electric.

Events in 1968

January 07, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 07, 1968

January 07, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 7th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1968 can also be written as 1/7/1968 in the US and as 7/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people died on January 07, 1968:

• Gholamreza Takhti

  Gholamreza Takhti was a renowned Iranian wrestler and national hero who was also involved in politics.

• J. L. B. Smith

  South african chemist and academic (b. 1897).

• James Leonard Brierley Smith
• Gordon Fuller
• Ephraim Longworth

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 7th

January 07, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
2. The Monkees - Daydream Believer
3. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
4. Gladys Knight & the Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. Union Gap - Woman, Woman

January 07, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

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

January 07, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 07, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
3. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
4. Wilson Pickett - I'm In Love
5. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Honey Chile

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

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January 07, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 07, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:34 am and setting at 12:49 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 07, 1968

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Someone born on January 07, 1968 is:

57 years 4 months old,

or 688 months and 7 days old,

or 2992 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20947 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1968?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 07, 1968.

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