Tuesday January 16, 1968: on this day

January 16, 1968 was the 16th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 1968, who was born and died on January 16, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 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 16th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 16, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1968:

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

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January 16, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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January 16, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1968 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on January 16, 1968?


Famous people born on January 16, 1968:

  • David Chokachi
    David Chokachi

    American actor.

  • Danni Ashe

    American adult model and entrepreneur.

  • Atticus Ross

    Atticus ross is a musician known for his work as a composer, producer, and member of the band nine inch nails.

  • Rebecca Stead

    American author.

  • Stephan Pastis

    Cartoonist.

  • Andrea Bruciati
  • Silvio Dellagiovanna
  • Pavel Janáček
  • Bobby Rolofson
  • Fabijan Komljenović
  • Silvino Fusati
  • Richard Wallace
  • Venedykt Aleksijčuk
  • Anders Bagge
  • Mònica Terribas

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 3 days old,

or 2931 weeks

or 20517 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 16, 1968?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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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January 16, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


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).

  • Robert R "Bob" Jones

    Bob jones university founder, dies at the age of 84.

  • John Davidson

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1968:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 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 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.

January 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 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 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.

January 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 16, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 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 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 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 16, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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 16, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 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.

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.

A Night Of Watching by Elliott Arnold

A Night Of Watching

By:

"Etoiles", a multimedia resource designed for Key Stages 3 & 4 of the National Curriculum, is published jointly by BBC & Longman. It offers a variety of multimedia resources that encourage learning and capture the interest of students.

January 16, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 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 16, 1968?

On January 16, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1968?

On January 16, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1968?

On January 16, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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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Tuesday January 16, 1968