Wednesday January 17, 1968: on this day

January 17, 1968 was the 17th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1968, who was born and died on January 17, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 17, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1968:

  • Soyuz 4 and 5 completed 1st docking of 2 manned spacecraft
  • Browse newspapers headlines from January 17, 1968
  • Vietnam war ndash battle of khe sanh: one of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on april 8.
  • A u.s. b-52 stratofortress crashes in greenland, discharging four nuclear bombs.

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

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January 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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January 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1968 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on January 17, 1968?


Famous people born on January 17, 1968:

  • Mathilde Seigner

    French actress, emmanuelle'sister.

  • Rowan Pelling

    British journalist and editor known for her work in the field of literature and culture.

  • Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer

    Dutch author, poet, and scholar.

  • Greg Knauss

    American internet humorist and programmer.

  • Svetlana Masterkova

    Russian athlete.

  • Craig Strong

    American voice actor and actor.

  • Ilja Pfeijffer

    Dutch scholar and poet.

  • Louis Lombardi
  • Scott Clendenin
  • Massimiliano Cappioli
  • Ettore Ferraroni
  • Randy Hanson
  • Hideaki Sena
  • Stéphane Meca

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 2 days old,

or 2930 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20516 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 1968?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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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January 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1968:

  • Julis Deutsch

    Austria politician/general of the spanish republican army, dies at 83.

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

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    St. louis, missouri -- actress ("out of the blue,white heat").

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Petr Bezruc

    Renowned Czech poet and playwright.

  • Julliette Gordon Low

    Founded the Girl Scouts organization in the United States.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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January 17, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1968:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 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 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.

January 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 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 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.

January 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 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 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 17, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

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The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

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.

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.

A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church by James J. Kavanaugh

A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church

By:

#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.

January 17, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 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 17, 1968?

On January 17, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1968?

On January 17, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1968?

On January 17, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Wednesday January 17, 1968