What happened on Tuesday January 30, 1968?

Here's what happened on January 30, 1968:

• Tet Offensive Begins in Vietnam War The Tet Offensive was a major coordinated series of surprise attacks launched by Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army forces against South Vietnamese and United States military positions across multiple urban centers. This strategic military campaign marked a critical turning point in the Vietnam War, demonstrating the resilience and tactical capabilities of communist forces.
• Viet Cong Attack US Embassy in Saigon As part of the broader Tet Offensive, Viet Cong forces launched a targeted attack on the United States Embassy in Saigon, symbolizing the bold and strategic nature of the communist military campaign.
• Penn Central Railroad Merger The Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad complete a historic merger, forming Penn Central, which at the time was the largest corporate merger in history, signaling significant changes in the American transportation industry.
• Nauru Declares Independence President Hammer DeRoburt officially declares Nauru's independence from Australia, marking a significant milestone in the small Pacific island nation's path to self-governance.
• Bobby Goldsboro Records 'Honey' Singer Bobby Goldsboro records his most famous hit song 'Honey', a sentimental ballad that would become a significant pop music moment of the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

January 30, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 30, 1968

Newspapers from Jan. 30, 1968

January 30, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 30th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1968 can also be written as 1/30/1968 in the US and as 30/1/1968 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1968 in January 1968 calendar

Famous people born on January 30, 1968:

• Felipe VI of Spain

  Current King of Spain, who ascended to the throne in 2014 after his father Juan Carlos I abdicated.

• Felipe VI

  Current King of Spain, son of Juan Carlos I and Sofia.

• Trevor Dunn

  Innovative American musician known for his work in experimental rock bands Mr.

• Filippo VI di Spagna

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on January 30th

Famous people died on January 30, 1968:

• Makhanlal Chaturvedi

  Indian poet, playwright, and journalist (b. 1889).

• Angelo Di Rocco
• Diana MacGill

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on January 30th

January 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 1968 was Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
2. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
3. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
4. Classics IV - Spooky
5. The American Breed - Bend Me, Shape Me

January 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
2. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
3. Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Am I That Easy To Forget
5. Solomon King - She Wears My Ring

January 30, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
4. The Impressions - We're A Winner
5. Al Greene & The Soul Mate's - Back Up Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th 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 30, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 30, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 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 30, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:06 am and setting at 07:26 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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Someone born on January 30, 1968 is:

57 years 2 months old,

or 686 months and 24 days old,

or 2986 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20903 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1968?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 30, 1968.

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