What happened on Tuesday January 09, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1968:

• US Surveyor 7 Lunar Landing NASA's Surveyor 7 space probe successfully performs a soft landing on the Moon, completing the Surveyor program and contributing crucial scientific data about lunar surface conditions.
• First ABA All-Star Game The inaugural American Basketball Association (ABA) All-Star Game takes place, with the Eastern Conference defeating the Western Conference 126-120 in Indiana, marking a significant moment in professional basketball history.
• Louis-François-Marie Aubert: French Composer Dies Louis-François-Marie Aubert, a renowned French composer famous for his composition 'Habanera', passes away at the age of 90, leaving behind a significant musical legacy.
• Jimmy Adams: West Indian Cricket Player Jimmy Adams emerges as a prolific left-handed batsman for the West Indies cricket team, establishing his career in 1992 and becoming a notable player in international cricket.

Events in 1968

January 09, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1968

January 09, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 9th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1968 can also be written as 1/9/1968 in the US and as 9/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people died on January 09, 1968:

• Louis Aubert

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 9th

January 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

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

January 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
2. Georgie Fame - Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde
3. The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour (EP)
4. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
5. The Four Tops - Walk Away Renee

January 09, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1968 was I Second That Emotion by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

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January 09, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 09, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 12:16 pm and setting at 02:52 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 09, 1968

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Someone born on January 09, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 14 days old,

or 2989 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20924 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 09, 1968?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 09, 1968.

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