What happened on Friday January 26, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1968:

• Israeli Submarine Dakar Tragedy The Israeli submarine INS Dakar mysteriously sank in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of all 69 crew members. This maritime disaster was a significant moment in Israeli naval history, highlighting the inherent risks of submarine operations during the Cold War era.
• Death of Yvor Winters Yvor Winters, a prominent American poet, literary critic, and academic, passed away. Known for his influential critical work and his role in shaping modern American poetry, Winters was a significant figure in 20th-century literary criticism.
• Merrill C. Meigs Passes Away Merrill C. Meigs, a notable American newspaper publisher and aviation enthusiast, died. Meigs was instrumental in promoting aviation and journalism in the early 20th century, contributing to the development of both industries.

Events in 1968

January 26, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1968

January 26, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 26th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1968 can also be written as 1/26/1968 in the US and as 26/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1968:

• Ravi Teja

  Highly popular Telugu film actor known for his dynamic performances in South Indian cinema.

• Reggie Jordan

  Professional NBA guard who played for the Minnesota Timberwolves during his basketball career.

• Eric Davis
• Takeshi Koike

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1968:

• Merrill C. Meigs

  American publisher (b. 1883).

• Monsieur Chouchani
• Miguel Ligero Rodríguez
• Enrico Mazzolani
• Paul Pascal

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 26th

January 26, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 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 26, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 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 26, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:52 am and setting at 02:40 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 26, 1968

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Someone born on January 26, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 18 days old,

or 2989 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20928 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1968?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 26, 1968.

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