What happened on Wednesday January 17, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1968:

• First Manned Spacecraft Docking: Soyuz 4 and 5 Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 successfully completed the first-ever docking of two manned spacecraft in orbit, marking a significant milestone in human spaceflight and demonstrating advanced space rendezvous capabilities.
• Battle of Khe Sanh Begins The Battle of Khe Sanh, one of the most significant and controversial engagements of the Vietnam War, commenced. This prolonged siege would last until April 8, becoming a critical moment in the conflict between U.S. and North Vietnamese forces.
• B-52 Nuclear Incident in Greenland A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress aircraft crashed in Greenland, accidentally discharging four nuclear weapons. This incident raised serious concerns about nuclear safety and potential environmental contamination.
• First Khmer Rouge Attack The Kampuchean Revolutionary Army (Khmer Rouge) launched its first documented attack, with three guerrillas storming a police post in Bay, marking the beginning of their insurgency in Cambodia.
• Johnson's Dollar Policy Statement President Lyndon B. Johnson made a public statement regarding U.S. dollar policy, addressing international monetary concerns during a complex period of global economic dynamics.

Events in 1968

January 17, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1968

January 17, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1968 can also be written as 1/17/1968 in the US and as 17/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1968:

• Mathilde Seigner

  French actress known for her prominent role in French cinema and as the sister of actress Emmanuelle Seigner.

• Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer

  Prominent Dutch author, poet, and scholar known for his versatile literary works and academic contributions.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1968:

• Julius Deutsch
• Jennie Fletcher
• Vittorio Lugli
• Ernest Moreau de Melen
• Giuseppe Tarella

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 17th

January 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:06 pm and setting at 09:23 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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Someone born on January 17, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 27 days old,

or 2991 weeks

or 20937 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1968?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 17, 1968.

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