Monday January 08, 1968: on this day

January 08, 1968 was the 8th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 08, 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 08, 1968, who was born and died on January 08, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello Goodbye by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Blackbeard's Ghost, directed by Robert Stevenson), TV series (e.g. It Takes A Thief) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1968?


January 08, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 8th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1968 can also be written as 1/8/1968 in the US and as 8/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 08, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1968:

  • British prime minister harold wilson endorses the 'i'm backing britain' campaign for working an additional half hour each day without pay.ref name=quotwilson after-dinner speechquotjohn chartres, quotwilson joins 'i back britain'quot, ''the times'', 9 january 1968, p. 1.
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January 08, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 08, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 08, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 01:50 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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Who was born on January 08, 1968?


Famous people born on January 08, 1968:

  • Bull Nakano

    Japanese golfer and wrestler.

  • Ami Dolenz in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actress.

  • Trie Utami

    Indonesian composer and singer.

  • Alexander Alexeev

    Nhl defenseman (belarus, olympics - 1998).

  • Mark Duane Croghan

    Akron, ohio -- 3k steeplechase (1996 olympics - 5th place).

  • Paul Carey

    Us baseball infielder (baltimore orioles).

  • Brian Johnson in Oakland

    California, usa; catcher (san diego padres).

  • Giovanni De Benedictis

    Italian race walker.

  • Keith Mullings

    Jamaican-american boxer.

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 11 days old,

or 2932 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20525 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 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 08, 1968?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 08, 1968.

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January 08, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

  • Zee Zhou Enlai

    First Premier of the People's Republic of China and a prominent diplomat.

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January 08, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1968:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello Goodbye
  2. - Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde
  3. - Magical Mystery Tour (EP)
  4. - Everlasting Love
  5. - Walk Away Renee

January 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1968 was I Second That Emotion by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 08, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 08, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blackbeard's Ghost

Blackbeard's Ghost

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester

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

January 08, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

It Takes a Thief

It Takes a Thief

Release year: 1968

Country: United States of America

Beyond Our Control

Beyond Our Control

Release year: 1968

Kontraste

Kontraste

Release year: 1968

Da liegt Musike drin

Da liegt Musike drin

Release year: 1968

January 08, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

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.

A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church by James J. Kavanaugh

A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church

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#1 on the NY Times Bestseller List. Europeans called it "A Protest of Love" because JK wrote from the heart in order to save the Churches. He separated mythological traditions and the historical truths they veiled.

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

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

Report From Iron Mountain by Leonard C. Lewin

Report From Iron Mountain

By:

This 1960s satire makes convincing claims to be a government document about the negative effects of post-Cold War peace upon American society, economy, and society.

January 08, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 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 08, 1968?

On January 08, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1968?

On January 08, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1968?

On January 08, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Find out more about January 8th

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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 8, 1968