Wednesday January 24, 1968: on this day

January 24, 1968 was the 24th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 24, 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 24, 1968, who was born and died on January 24, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) by John Fred & His Playboy Band), movies (e.g. Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, directed by Saul Swimmer), TV series (e.g. Cilla) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1968?


January 24, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1968 can also be written as 1/24/1968 in the US and as 24/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 24, 1968: What happened on that day?


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January 24, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 24, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 24, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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January 24, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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19%

The moon phase on January 24, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 24, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:21 am and setting at 12:43 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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Who was born on January 24, 1968?


Famous people born on January 24, 1968:

  • Mary Lou Retton

    Mary lou retton is a retired american gymnast who became the first american woman to win the all-around gold medal at the 1984 olympics.

  • Michael Kiske

    German singer-songwriter (helloween unionic place vendome, kiske/somerville).

  • Tymerlan Huseynov

    Ukrainian footballer.

  • Fernando Escartín

    Spanish cyclist.

  • Antony Garrett Lisi

    American theoretical physicist.

  • Scott Mercier in Harbor City

    California, usa; cyclist (olympics 1996).

  • Robert Chote

    English journalist and economist.

  • Mary Lou Retton in Fairmont

    West virginia, usa: gymnast (olympics gold/2 silver/2 bronze-1984).

  • Ross Powell US baseball pitcher (Cincinnati Reds

    Houston astros).

  • Crazy B

    French composer and dj.

  • Luca Crovi
  • Giovanni Stroppa
  • Heather McAdam
  • Mónica Molina
  • Carlos Turrubiates

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

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January 24, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 24 days old,

or 2929 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20509 days old,

if you were born on January 24, 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 24, 1968?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 24, 1968.

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January 24, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 24, 1968:

  • Tullio Bonadeo
  • Ernesto Lapadula
  • Alf Wigert

What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

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January 24, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 24, 1968:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1968:

  • International Day of Education
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January 24, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 24, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 22nd and January 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 24, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 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.

January 24, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
  2. - Chain Of Fools
  3. - Green Tambourine
  4. - Woman, Woman
  5. - Bend Me, Shape Me

January 24, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 24, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. 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 24, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 24, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 24, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Chain Of Fools
  2. - I Second That Emotion
  3. - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
  4. - I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)
  5. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

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January 24, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 24, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter

Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Saul Swimmer

Starring: Peter Noone, Karl Green, Keith Hopwood, Derek Leckenby

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

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

January 24, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 24, 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:

Cilla

Cilla

Release year: 1968

Wanpaku tanteidan

Wanpaku tanteidan

Release year: 1968

Studio 102

Studio 102

Release year: 1968

Poesia y imagen

Poesia y imagen

Release year: 1968

January 24, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 24, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

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.

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.

January 24, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 24, 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 24, 1968?

On January 24, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1968?

On January 24, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1968?

On January 24, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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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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Wednesday January 24, 1968