Saturday January 13, 1968: on this day

January 13, 1968 was the 13th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 13, 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 13, 1968, who was born and died on January 13, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 13, 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 13th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 13, 1968?


January 13, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 13th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1968 can also be written as 1/13/1968 in the US and as 13/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 13, 1968: What happened on that day?


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January 13, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 13, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th 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 13, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 13, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 13, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 13, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 06:54 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 13, 1968?


Famous people born on January 13, 1968:

  • Traci Bingham

    American actress, model, television personality, best known for her role as jordan tate in the 1996-98 television series baywatch.

  • Antonio Tartaglia

    Italian skier who won a gold medal at the international olympic games in nagano (japan), february 1998.

  • Gianni Morbidelli

    Italian pro-race car driver in formula one.

  • Mike Whitlow

    English coach and footballer.

  • Chara

    Japanese singer-songwriter and actress (mean machine).

  • Kelly Boucher in Calgary

    Alberta, canada; basketball forward (olympics-1996).

  • Pat Onstad
  • Yōko Nagayama
  • Barbara Capponi
  • Andreas Evers
  • Kim Gun-mo
  • Renato Mazzoncini
  • Alessandro Giorgioni
  • B-Legit

Whose famous birthday is on January 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 13th:

  • Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom

    British actor who was first known for his role as legolas in the 2003, 2002, and 2003 trilogy of "lord of the rings.

  • Liam Hemsworth
    Liam Hemsworth

    Liam hemsworth is an australian actor known for his roles in the hunger games series and the last song.

  • Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey

    He is an actor and driver of race cars in america.

  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    American comedianne, actress who was a star in the no.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Elsa Martinelli
    Elsa Martinelli

    Elsa martinelli was an italian actress known for her roles in films such as 'the indian fighter' and 'hatari!'.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • John McNaughton
    John McNaughton

    American film director.

  • Trace Adkins
    Trace Adkins

    American country music singer-songwriter.

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January 13, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 6 days old,

or 2931 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20520 days old,

if you were born on January 13, 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 13, 1968?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 13, 1968.

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January 13, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 13, 1968:

  • Giovanni Frassoldati
  • Adalberto Garelli
  • Giuseppe Barbolini

What famous deaths happened on January 13th?

Famous deaths on January 13th:

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Teddy Pendergrass
    Teddy Pendergrass

    American r&b singer (born 1950).

  • Margaret Leighton
    Margaret Leighton

    British actress, "much ado about nothing", dies at the age of 53.

  • Ernie Kovacs
    Ernie Kovacs

    Comedy show host (show), is killed in a car accident in west los angeles, california at the age of 42.

  • Brian Bedford
    Brian Bedford

    England, united kingdom -- actor ("anthony coronet blue").

  • Max Harris
    Max Harris

    Born 1921, australian poet, columnist, and publisher.

  • Earl Cameron
    Earl Cameron

    Canadian broadcaster (born in 1915).

  • Aloysuis Joyce

    Renowned Irish novelist and poet known for his work 'Ulysses'.

  • Hubert Humphrey

    American politician who was vice-president of america from 1965-1969 under president lyndon b. johnson.

  • James Joyce

    Irish novelist, writer and wordsmith.

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January 13, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 13, 1968:

  • In Sweden, Christmas ends on the 20th day, St. Knut's Day. Children celebrate a party throwing out the Christmas tree (julgransplundring).
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January 13, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 13, 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 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 13, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 13, 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 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 13, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 13, 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 13, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 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 13, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 13, 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 13, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 13, 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 13, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 13, 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 13, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 13, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

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

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.

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.

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...

January 13, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 13, 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 13, 1968?

On January 13, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 13, 1968?

On January 13, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 13, 1968?

On January 13, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 13th?

January 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: pro-government militants and the syrian government fire artillery into villages within the idlib de-escalation zone, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
  • 2018 - After a boat that capsized off the indian coast, near dahanu in maharashtra, a search is on for missing children. two bodies were found.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons (opcw) has revealed that it suspects syrian president bashar al-assad and other top officials of the syrian government of using chemical weapons in the conflict.

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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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Saturday January 13, 1968