Thursday January 18, 1968: on this day

January 18, 1968 was the 18th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 18, 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 18, 1968, who was born and died on January 18, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 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 18th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1968?


January 18, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 18th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1968 can also be written as 1/18/1968 in the US and as 18/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 18, 1968: What happened on that day?


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January 18, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 18, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 18, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 18, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 09:47 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 18, 1968?


Famous people born on January 18, 1968:

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Jette Joop

    Renowned German fashion designer known for her elegant and sophisticated designs.

  • Frank Quitely

    Scottish comic book artist.

  • Dragana Mirković

    Serbian singer.

  • Antonio de la Torre (actor)
  • Roberto Periccioli
  • Siniša Školneković
  • Alda Teodorani
  • Armin Falk
  • Gérard Balanche
  • Max Delupi

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

  • John Boorman
    John Boorman

    Producer / dir (exorcist ii, deliverance, zardoz).

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January 18, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 1 day old,

or 2930 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20515 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 18, 1968?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 18, 1968.

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January 18, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1968:

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • John Ridgely

    Actor (air force possessed big sleep), dies aged 58.

  • Gribouille
  • Albert Jerome «Bert» Wheeler

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Joseff Kipling

    Famous poet and author of 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Sargent Shriver

    American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st united states ambassador to france (d. 2011).

  • Gilmar Rodrigues

    Renowned Brazilian poet known for his impactful verses.

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January 18, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1968:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 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 18, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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 18, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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 18, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

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.

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.

January 18, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 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 18, 1968?

On January 18, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1968?

On January 18, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1968?

On January 18, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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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Thursday January 18, 1968