Saturday January 27, 1968: on this day

January 27, 1968 was the 27th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 27, 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 27, 1968, who was born and died on January 27, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 27, 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 27th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 27, 1968?


January 27, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 27th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1968 can also be written as 1/27/1968 in the US and as 27/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 27, 1968: What happened on that day?


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January 27, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th 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 27, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 27, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 27, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 03:52 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 27, 1968?


Famous people born on January 27, 1968:

  • Mike Patton

    Mike patton is a versatile musician known for his work as the lead singer of the metal band faith no more and for his wide vocal range and...

  • Tracy Lawrence

    American singer.

  • Tricky

    English rapper producer and actor (the wild bunch and massive attack).

  • Deb Talan

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (the weepies).

  • Matt Stover

    American football player.

  • Rusty Meacham in Stuart

    Florida, usa; pitcher (kansas city royals and seattle mariners).

  • Anthony Pleasant NFL defensive end (Cleveland Browns

    Atlanta falcons).

  • Michael Patton

    American rock singer and musician.

  • Reggie Johnson

    Nfl tight end (philadelphia eagles).

  • Eric Wedge

    American baseball catcher (boston red sox).

  • Tracy Lawrence in Atlanta

    Texas, usa; country singer "sticks and stones".

  • Patrick Blondeau

    French footballer.

  • Matt Stover NFL kicker (Cleveland Browns

    Baltimore ravens).

  • Mike Patton in Eureka

    California, usa; rocker ("faith no more" - "the real thing").

  • Frédéric Caudron
  • Pino Cabras
  • Lucia Tilde Ingrosso
  • Werner Reiterer

Whose famous birthday is on January 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 27th:

  • Mikhail Baryshnikov
    Mikhail Baryshnikov

    Mikhail baryshnikov is a russian-american dancer and choreographer, known for his work with the american ballet theatre and new york city...

  • Kaiser Wilhelm
    Kaiser Wilhelm

    Kaiser wilhelm was the last german emperor and king of prussia, known for his militaristic policies and his role in the events leading up to...

  • Lil Jon
    Lil Jon

    Lil jon is an american rapper, known for popularizing the subgenre of crunk music and for his energetic stage presence.

  • Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike

    Rosamund pike is a british actress known for her roles in films such as gone girl, pride & prejudice, and die another day.

  • Bridget Fonda
    Bridget Fonda

    American actress, member of the famed theatrical fonda family.

  • Bobby Deol
    Bobby Deol

    Bobby deol is an indian actor known for his work in hindi films, including notable performances in movies like gupt and soldier.

  • Ingrid Thulin
    Ingrid Thulin

    Ingrid thulin was a swedish actress known for her work in ingmar bergman's films, including the silence and winter light.

  • Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming

    Scottish comedian and actor, sebastian flight is the star of "the high life", a sitcom on scottish television.

  • Donna Reed
    Donna Reed

    American actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...

  • Susanna Thompson
    Susanna Thompson

    American actress.

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January 27, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 21 days old,

or 2929 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20506 days old,

if you were born on January 27, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 27, 1968?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 27th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 27, 1968.

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January 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 27, 1968:

  • Hermanis Saltups
  • Sándor Gombos
  • Don Short

What famous deaths happened on January 27th?

Famous deaths on January 27th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • John Updike
    John Updike

    American author, prolific novelist, and perfectionist.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Claude Akins
    Claude Akins

    American actor (d. 1994).

  • Zelda Rubinstein
    Zelda Rubinstein

    American actress best known for her role in the movie 'Poltergeist'.

  • Charles Winninger
    Charles Winninger

    Actor charlie farrell, dies at 82.

  • Janos Bolyai

    Mathematician who made significant contributions to non-Euclidean geometry.

  • Inice Kamprad

    Founder of IKEA, a renowned furniture retailer.

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January 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 27, 1968:

  • UN ? International Holocaust Memorial Day
  • Germany ? Gedenktag fnr die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus (Commemoration Day for the Victims of National Socialism).
  • Catholicism ? Catholic Schools Week.
  • Poland ? Dzie? Pami?ci Ofiar Nazizmu (Memorial Day for the Victims of Nazism).
  • Italy ? Giorno della Memoria (Memorial Day).
  • Denmark ? Auschwitzdag (Auschwitz Day; commemoration day for the victims of the Holocaust and other genocide).
  • Serbia ? St. Sava Day.
  • United Kingdom ? Holocaust Memorial Day.

Observances on January 27, 1968:

  • International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
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January 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 27, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 27, 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 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 27, 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 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 27, 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 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 27, 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

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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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

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.

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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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.

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

January 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 27, 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

history

Who was the US President on January 27, 1968?

On January 27, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 27, 1968?

On January 27, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 27, 1968?

On January 27, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 27th?

January 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jolo cathedral bombings. two bombs were dropped on the roman catholic our lady of mount carmel cathedral, jolo, philippines. the bombings killed 20 people, 15 civilians, five soldiers and injured 81 others. abu sayyaf is believed to be responsible for the attack.
  • 2018 - 2018 kabul ambulance bombing. a suicide bomber, in an explosive-laden ambulance, kills at least102 people and injures 158 others outside of a kabul hospital.
  • 2017 - Somali civil war (2009-present): al-shabaab militants attacked a remote amisom headquarters in southern somalia. they claimed to have killed many kenyan soldiers.

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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.

Discover how January 1968 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 27, 1968