Friday January 19, 1968: on this day

January 19, 1968 was the 19th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 19, 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 19, 1968, who was born and died on January 19, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 19, 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 19th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 19, 1968?


January 19, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 19th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1968 can also be written as 1/19/1968 in the US and as 19/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 19, 1968: What happened on that day?


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January 19, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 19, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th 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 19, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 19, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 19, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 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 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 10:10 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 19, 1968?


Famous people born on January 19, 1968:

  • Johanthan Karl

    Chief White House correspondent for ABC News.

  • Marty Conlon

    Nba forward (milwaukee bucks).

  • Eden Robinson

    Canadian author acclaimed for her novels and short stories.

  • Whitfield Crane

    American singer-songwriter (ugly kid joe: medication another animal, life of agony).

  • David Bartlett

    Australian politician, 43rd premier of tasmania.

  • Carolina Papaleo

    Argentine actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Whitfield Crane rocker (Ugly Kid Joe-Mad Man

    Too bad).

  • Kimberly Bergalis

    American aids patient who stunned the nation when she became the first to contract aids in a medical procedure.

  • Dietmar Thöni
  • Ivano Toccaceli
  • Knut Olav Åmås
  • Geert Buvé
  • Luis Chérrez
  • Cinzia Genualdo
  • Matt Hill
  • Timo Lange
  • Vincenzo Massa
  • Stefano Muccioli

Whose famous birthday is on January 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 19th:

  • Jenson Button
    Jenson Button

    Jenson button is an english formula one driver known for winning the 2009 formula one world championship.

  • Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton

    American country singer, songwriter and actress.

  • Shawn Wayans
    Shawn Wayans

    Shawn wayans is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for his work on the sketch comedy show 'in living color' and the 'scary...

  • Logan Lerman
    Logan Lerman

    Logan lerman is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'the perks of being a wallflower' and the 'percy jackson' series.

  • Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren

    American actress, ex-fashion model and animal rights activist.

  • Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal

    American actress, best known for her role in "married with children", a popular tv series that ran from 1987 to 1997.

  • Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares

    American actress, best known for her role as an american teenager on "the donna reed show" in 1950s tv.

  • Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford

    British singer and actor who won hearts around the globe playing the role of the main character in "phantom of the opera" he is a brilliant,...

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

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January 19, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months

or 2930 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20514 days old,

if you were born on January 19, 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 19, 1968?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 19th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 19, 1968.

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January 19, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 19, 1968:

  • Ray Harroun

    American race car driver and engineer (b. 1879).

  • Gaetano Arturo Crocco

What famous deaths happened on January 19th?

Famous deaths on January 19th:

  • Hedy Lamarr
    Hedy Lamarr

    Austrian actress, once considered the most beautiful woman in motion picture, was banned from the united states for her first film,...

  • Miguel Ferrer
    Miguel Ferrer

    American family of fame, jose ferrer was the first of five children born to rosemary clooney.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Geraldine Brooks
    Geraldine Brooks

    Actress (faraday & co.

  • Norma Varden
    Norma Varden

    Actress (loose in london).

  • Hanny Lamarr

    Invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology.

  • Schon Mack

    Talented musician and songwriter who made significant contributions to the music industry.

  • Kitti Káldy

    Hungarian soprano known for her performances in operas across Europe.

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January 19, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 19, 1968:

  • Confederate Heroes Day in Texas.
  • Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy ? Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany).
  • St. Mark of Ephesus feast day .
  • National Popcorn Day in United States of America, however some claim this is whatever day the Superbowl lands on.
  • The unofficial National Popcorn Day
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of Sultán (Sovereignty) ? First day of the 17th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
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January 19, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 19, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 19, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 19, 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 19, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 19, 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 19, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 19, 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 19, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 19, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

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An unprecedented crisis... President Jeremy Haines, like many of his predecessors, is weighed down with the solemn duties and danger posed by both the Soviet Union (China) and the United States.

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.

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

By:

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.

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.

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.

January 19, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 19, 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 19, 1968?

On January 19, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 19, 1968?

On January 19, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 19, 1968?

On January 19, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 19th?

January 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Dissident irish republican campaign: a car bomb explodes in front of a londonderry courthouse, northern ireland. the explosion occurred as the area was being evacuated. there were no injuries. investigators believe that the new ira dissident organization is responsible for the attack.
  • 2018 - Turkish military intervention in afrin. turkey begins its military campaign to "destroy the" syrian kurdish ypg group with a cross-border artillery attack into the afrin canton.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, 12 civilians were executed in syria civil war by isil 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.

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Friday January 19, 1968