What happened on Tuesday January 16, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1968:

• Youth International Party (Yippies) Founded The Youth International Party, commonly known as the Yippies, was established as a radical, youth-oriented political movement blending counterculture activism with political protest. Founded by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, the group would become a significant force in the late 1960s anti-war and social justice movements.
• 21st NHL All-Star Game The 21st NHL All-Star Game took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with the Toronto Maple Leafs defeating the All-Stars in an exciting 4-3 match. This game showcased the top hockey talent of the era and highlighted the Maple Leafs' competitive spirit.
• The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Premieres Jay Allen's theatrical adaptation of 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' premiered in New York City, bringing Muriel Spark's acclaimed novel to the stage and marking an important moment in theatrical arts.

Events in 1968

January 16, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1968

January 16, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1968 can also be written as 1/16/1968 in the US and as 16/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1968:

• David Chokachi

  David Chokachi is an American actor best known for his roles in television series like Baywatch, where he played lifeguard Cody Madison.

• Atticus Ross

  Atticus Ross is an acclaimed musician, composer, and record producer, best known for his collaborative work with Trent Reznor and...

• Danni Ashe

  Danni Ashe was an American adult model and internet entrepreneur who gained significant popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s digital...

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1968:

• Bob Jones Sr.

  American evangelist, founded bob jones university (b. 1883).

• Panagiotis Poulitsas

  Greek archaeologist and judge (b. 1881).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 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.

1. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
2. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
3. The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
4. Union Gap - Woman, Woman
5. The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine

January 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
2. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
4. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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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 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:54 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1968

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Someone born on January 16, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 28 days old,

or 2991 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20938 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1968?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1968.

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