What happened on Tuesday January 23, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1968:

• USS Pueblo Incident: North Korean Seizure of US Navy Intelligence Ship On January 23, 1968, the USS Pueblo (AGER-2), a US Navy intelligence ship, was attacked and seized by North Korean patrol boats in the Sea of Japan. The incident involved the capture of the ship and its 83-member crew, who were accused by North Korea of violating their territorial waters while conducting espionage operations. This event significantly escalated tensions between the United States and North Korea during the Cold War era.
• Joe Medwick Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame On January 23, 1968, Joe Medwick, a notable baseball player, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Medwick was a prominent outfielder who played in Major League Baseball during the 1930s and early 1940s, known for his exceptional batting skills and contributions to the sport.

Events in 1968

January 23, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1968

January 23, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1968 can also be written as 1/23/1968 in the US and as 23/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1968:

• Petr Korda

  Czech professional tennis player who won the Australian Open in 1998, known for his powerful left-handed game and memorable Grand Slam...

• James Altucher

  American author, entrepreneur, and podcaster known for influential books on self-improvement, investing, and personal finance strategies.

• Eric Metcalf

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1968:

• Wouter Lutkie
• Heinrich Vogt

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 23rd

January 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1968 was Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) by John Fred & His Playboy Band, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
2. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
3. The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
4. Union Gap - Woman, Woman
5. The American Breed - Bend Me, Shape Me

January 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

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 23, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
2. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
3. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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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 23, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:05 am and setting at 12:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1968

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Someone born on January 23, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months

or 2987 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20910 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1968?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 23, 1968.

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