Monday January 15, 1968: on this day

January 15, 1968 was the 15th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 15, 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 15, 1968, who was born and died on January 15, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 15, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) by John Fred & His Playboy Band), movies (e.g. Up the Junction, directed by Peter Collinson), TV series (e.g. The World Of Beachcomber) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 15th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 15, 1968?


January 15, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 15th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1968 can also be written as 1/15/1968 in the US and as 15/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 15, 1968: What happened on that day?


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January 15, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 15, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th 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 15, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 15, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 15, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 08:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.

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Who was born on January 15, 1968?


Famous people born on January 15, 1968:

  • Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe

    American actor, director, and well-known family.

  • Felton Spencer

    Felton Spencer is a former basketball player who had a successful career in the NBA.

  • Ned Bolcar

    Ned Bolcar is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks.

  • Pascal Bidégorry

    Pascal bidégorry is a french sailor known for setting the world sailing speed record in 2009.

  • Parrish Smith

    Parrish Smith is a renowned rapper known for being one half of the hip-hop duo EPMD.

  • Iñaki Urdangarin

    Spanish handball champion, notable family member, and exponent of basque national party.

  • Steve McConaghy

    Australian soling yachter (olympics-1996).

  • Laurie Fellner in Appleton

    Wisconsin, usa; handball goalie for the team (olympics-1992 and 1996).

  • Chad Lowe in Dayton

    Ohio, usa; actor ("spencer, apprentice to murder").

  • Andrea Holíková
  • Adnan Erkan
  • Bull Buchanan
  • Tom Murphy
  • Manetti Bros.
  • Waguinho

Whose famous birthday is on January 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 15th:

  • Dove Cameron
    Dove Cameron

    Dove cameron is a tv actress known for her roles in disney channel's liv and maddie and the descendants film series.

  • Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy

    Italian actress, seven-time winner of the david di donatello awards and seven-time nastro d'argento award winner.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt

    James nesbitt is a northern irish actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as cold feet and the missing.

  • Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien

    American singer and actress.

  • Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk

    American actor.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Ayeza Khan
    Ayeza Khan

    Movie actress.

  • Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles

    Mario van peebles is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'damages' and 'superstition'.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 15th

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January 15, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 4 days old,

or 2931 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20518 days old,

if you were born on January 15, 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 15, 1968?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 15, 1968.

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January 15, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 15, 1968:

  • John Davidson
    John Davidson

    Tourette's syndrome is a rare condition that affects a scottish male.

  • Leopold Infeld

    Polish nuclear physicist, motion and relativity, dies at the age of 69.

  • Bill Masterton

    Canadian-american ice hockey player (b. 1938).

  • Alberto Denti di Pirajno
  • Hein ter Poorten
  • Filippo Gagliardi
  • Firpo Segura
  • William John «Bill» Masterton

What famous deaths happened on January 15th?

Famous deaths on January 15th:

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Carol Channing
    Carol Channing

    American actress, 5'6", 138 lbs.

  • Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson

    Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975.

  • Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick

    Actor (psychomania), a victim of cancer, dies at 75.

  • Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro

    Brad renfro was an american actor known for his roles in films such as the client and apt pupil.

  • Noreen Corcoran
    Noreen Corcoran

    American actress, best known for her role as the daughter actor john forsythe's in "bachelor father," which aired from 1957 to 1962.

  • Ray Bolger
    Ray Bolger

    American actor/dancer/singer/dancer wizard of oz dies at the age of 82.

  • Ruth Warrick
    Ruth Warrick

    American actress and activist, born in 2005.

  • John Dall
    John Dall

    Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 15th

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January 15, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 15, 1968:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Kerala in India - Makaravilakku or Makara Sankranthy at Sabarimala.
  • Jallikattu in South India.
  • United States - Traditionally, Martin Luther King Day.
  • North Korea - Korean Alphabet Day.
  • Malawi - John Chilembwe Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Saint Ides, virgin, died January 15, 570.
  • Roman Empire - Second day of the Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Wikipedia Day.
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January 15, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1968 was Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) by John Fred & His Playboy Band, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
  2. - Chain Of Fools
  3. - Hello Goodbye
  4. - Woman, Woman
  5. - Green Tambourine

January 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. 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 15, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 15, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Chain Of Fools
  2. - I Second That Emotion
  3. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  4. - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
  5. - I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)

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January 15, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 15, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Up the Junction

Up the Junction

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Collinson

Starring: Suzy Kendall, Dennis Waterman, Maureen Lipman, Adrienne Posta

Danger: Diabolik

Danger: Diabolik

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Mario Bava

Starring: John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli, Adolfo Celi

Assignment K

Assignment K

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Stephen Boyd, Camilla Sparv, Michael Redgrave, Leo McKern

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

January 15, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 15, 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:

The World of Beachcomber

The World of Beachcomber

Release year: 1968

Starring: Spike Milligan, Frank Thornton, Leon Thau, Julian Orchard

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Bombi Bitt och jag

Bombi Bitt och jag

Release year: 1968

Hugh and I Spy

Hugh and I Spy

Release year: 1968

Moira Anderson Sings

Moira Anderson Sings

Release year: 1968

January 15, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 15, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

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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 President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

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.

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.

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.

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 15, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 15, 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

history

Who was the US President on January 15, 1968?

On January 15, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 15, 1968?

On January 15, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 15, 1968?

On January 15, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 15th?

January 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 nairobi attack: four armed men stormed into the dusit hotel in nairobi, kenya. al-shabaab, a militant group based in somalia, claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - Insurgency in iraq (2017-present), january 2018, baghdad bombings. a double suicide bombing in baghdad injures more than 90 people.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at most seven people are killed when their vehicle collides with a roadside bomb at nangarhar province.

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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 15, 1968