What happened on Sunday January 28, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1968:

• French Submarine Minerve Disaster The French submarine Minerve tragically sank in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the loss of 52 crew members' lives. This maritime catastrophe highlighted the inherent risks of submarine operations during the Cold War era.
• Rakim Born Rakim, a pioneering American rapper who significantly influenced hip-hop's lyrical complexity and style, was born. He is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential MCs in hip-hop history.
• Sarah McLachlan Born Sarah McLachlan, a renowned Canadian folk and pop singer-songwriter known for her album 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy', was born. She would later become famous for her emotive music and the Lilith Fair concert series.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Goose Goslin and Kiki Cuyler were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the sport during their professional careers.
• PGA Seniors Golf Championship The 29th PGA Seniors Golf Championship was held, with Chandler Harper emerging as the winner in this notable senior golf tournament.

Events in 1968

January 28, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1968

January 28, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 28th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1968 can also be written as 1/28/1968 in the US and as 28/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1968:

• Rakim (rapper)

  Rakim is a pioneering hip-hop artist who revolutionized rap with his intricate lyrical techniques and smooth flow, considered one of the...

• Sarah McLachlan

  Sarah McLachlan is a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter known for her emotive music, founding the groundbreaking Lilith Fair tour, and...

• DJ Muggs

  DJ Muggs is a prominent American music producer and DJ, best known for his work with the influential hip-hop group Cypress Hill.

• Rakim

  American rapper.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1968:

• Adolf Fleischmann
• Otto Reislant
• Erminio Sipari
• Carlotta Zambelli

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 28th

January 28, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:50 am and setting at 05:05 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 28, 1968

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Someone born on January 28, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 16 days old,

or 2989 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20926 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1968?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 28, 1968.

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