Monday January 29, 1968: on this day

January 29, 1968 was the 29th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 29, 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 29, 1968, who was born and died on January 29, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers), movies (e.g. Planet of the Apes, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 29th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 1968?


January 29, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 29th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1968 can also be written as 1/29/1968 in the US and as 29/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

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January 29, 1968: What happened on that day?


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January 29, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 29, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th 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 29, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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January 29, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:33 am and setting at 06:17 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 29, 1968?


Famous people born on January 29, 1968:

  • Bobbie Phillips
    Bobbie Phillips

    Bobbie Phillips is an actress known for her work in TV series like 'The Cape'.

  • Edward Burns
    Edward Burns

    Edward burns is an american actor known for his roles in films such as saving private ryan and she's the one.

  • Robben Dijkgraaf

    Former leader of the Reformed Political Party in the Netherlands.

  • Aeneas Williams

    American football player and pastor.

  • Monte Cook

    American game designer and writer.

  • Susi Erdmann

    German bobsledder and luger.

  • John Hudson NFL center/guard (New York Jets

    Philadelphia eagles).

  • Harold Green NFL running back (Cincinnati Bengals

    Atlanta falcons).

  • Kevin Roberson

    American baseball outfielder (chicago cubs).

  • Sora Jung

    South korean actress.

  • Parker Williams
  • Jiří Časko
  • Harold Green
  • Edmond Abazi
  • Andrea Brogioni
  • Steffen Hoos

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 19 days old,

or 2929 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20504 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1968?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 29, 1968.

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January 29, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1968:

  • Donald deAvila Jackson
  • Hermann Niebuhr
  • Mario Carlesi
  • Nicola Cassese
  • Tsuguharu Foujita
  • Ignazio Gabriele I Tappouni
  • Léonard Foujita
  • Ignace Gabriel Tappouni (جبرائيل تبّوني)

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1968 was Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Mighty Quinn
  2. - Everlasting Love
  3. - Bend Me Shape Me
  4. - Am I That Easy To Forget
  5. - She Wears My Ring

January 29, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 29, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Chain Of Fools
  2. - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
  3. - I Second That Emotion
  4. - We're A Winner
  5. - Back Up Train

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January 29, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner

Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans

Country: United States of America

The Anniversary

The Anniversary

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: Bette Davis, Sheila Hancock, Jack Hedley, James Cossins

Sol Madrid

Sol Madrid

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton

Starring: David McCallum, Stella Stevens, Telly Savalas, Ricardo Montalban

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

January 29, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Zirkus meines Lebens

Zirkus meines Lebens

Release year: 1968

Starring: Luise Ullrich, Benno Sterzenbach, Susanne Beck, Mathias Grimm

30-luvun mies

30-luvun mies

Release year: 1968

Demian, o Justiceiro

Demian, o Justiceiro

Release year: 1968

January 29, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Incredible Victory by Walter Lord

Incredible Victory

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This remarkable account of the battle that was called "the most decisive naval fight since Trafalgar" is a fascinating one. '--Los Angeles Times

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.

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...

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.

Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean

Where Eagles Dare

By:

This classic World War II thriller is from the well-known master of suspense and action. This classic thriller from World War II is now reissued with a new cover design.

January 29, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 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 29, 1968?

On January 29, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 1968?

On January 29, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 1968?

On January 29, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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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