Sunday January 28, 1968: on this day

January 28, 1968 was the 28th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 28, 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 28, 1968, who was born and died on January 28, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 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 28th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was January 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

history

January 28, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1968:

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

LIFE MagazineBrowse the vintage magazine covers from January 28, 1968

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
zodiac

January 28, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 28, 1968! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

January 28, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for January 28, 1968
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

January 28, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

0%

The moon phase on January 28, 1968 was New Moon.

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.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on January 28, 1968

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on January 28, 1968?


Famous people born on January 28, 1968:

  • Rakim (rapper)

    Rakim is a legendary rapper known for his influential and innovative contributions to hip-hop, particularly for his complex lyrical style...

  • Sarah McLachlan

    Canadian singer, songwriter, pianist.

  • DJ Muggs

    American producer and dj (cypress hill, the 7a3).

  • Marnie McBean

    Marnie McBean is a Canadian former rower who is a three-time Olympic gold medalist.

  • Rakim

    American rapper.

  • Frédéric Caudron

    Belgian three-cushion professional billiards player.

  • Rakim (William Michael Griffin Jr)

    American rapper.

  • Henry Hering in Pointe-Claire

    Qutbec (canada); rower (olympics-9-1992 and 1996).

  • Marnie McBean in Vancouver

    British columbia, canada; rower (olympics-gold-1992, 1996).

  • Sun Bowei
  • Tore Torvbraaten
  • Yun Yeong-mi
  • Germano Bonaveri
  • Aleksandar Gilić
  • Rubén Pereira

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 28th

birthday

January 28, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 20 days old,

or 2929 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20505 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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.

RIP

January 28, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1968:

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

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

  • Sachidananda Routray

    Sachidananda Routray was a celebrated Oriya poet and writer, known for his contributions to modern Oriya poetry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th

holidays

January 28, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1968:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
vinyl songs

January 28, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 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 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.

January 28, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 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 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.

January 28, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 28, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 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

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was January 28, 1968 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

January 28, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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 28, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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 28, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church by James J. Kavanaugh

A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church

By:

#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.

Report From Iron Mountain by Leonard C. Lewin

Report From Iron Mountain

By:

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.

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.

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.

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 28, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 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 28, 1968?

On January 28, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1968?

On January 28, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1968?

On January 28, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

Find out more about January 28th

history

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

Do you remember 1968? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Sunday January 28, 1968