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January 12, 1968

January 12, 1968, was a Friday. It was 56 years, 11 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Birthdays

Born on January 12, 1968

People who were born on this exact date:

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 12, 1968:

  • United States: "Hello Goodbye" by The Beatles
  • United Kingdom: "Hello Goodbye" by The Beatles

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 12, 1968

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
  • Daydream Believer - The Monkees
  • Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred And The Playboys
  • I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight And The Pips
  • Woman, Woman - The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
Play the top songs from 1968
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1968. Take a trip back to the days of The The Beatles, Otis Redding, Cliff Richard, Louis Armstrong and The Rascals.
Valley of the Dolls

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Valley of the Dolls" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 20,799 days ago. Approximately 693 months have passed. It was the 12th day of 1968, in week 02. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 56 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 1968 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 231 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to January 12, 1968

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Friday, January 12, 1968. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned. The song "Hello Goodbye" by The Beatles is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie Valley of the Dolls is at the top of the box office.

Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid-back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottom jeans, Jesus sandals, crushed velvet suits, and bright tie-dye t-shirts are all popular items of clothing at the moment. It's 1968, so radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as The Beatles, Louis Armstrong, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Goldsboro and Marvin Gaye.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, Robert F. Kennedy, and Ramon Novarro would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "Steptoe and Son", and "Batman". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Atom Ant", "Milton the Monster", and "Star Trek: The Original Series".

Popular toys at the moment include Motorific (slot car toys), Scalextric, Operation, and Best of the West (action figures).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 12, 1968, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1968 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 12, 1968 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 12, 1968.

  • The Volkswagen Beetle.

    The Volkswagen Beetle

    The Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most common cars on the road. Sales of the vehicle increased following the release of the 1968 film The Love Bug (and its subsequent spin-offs).
  • The Vietnam War is becoming costly.

    The Vietnam War is becoming costly

    In 1968, US troop numbers in Vietnam reached their peak. An estimated 536,100 service personnel were now stationed in the country. This was the deadliest and most expensive year for the American military in Vietnam. In 1968 alone, an estimated 16,592 US soldiers lost their lives. By this time, most Americans believed that military involvement in Vietnam was a mistake.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1968?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1968?

    The best NBA players in 1968 were Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Jerry Lucas, Dave Bing and Oscar Robertson.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1968, the best soccer players were George Best, Bobby Charlton, Dragan Džajić, Franz Beckenbauer, Giacinto Facchetti, Luigi Riva, Amancio Amaro, Eusébio, Gianni Rivera, Jimmy Greaves and Pirri.
  • Oliver!

    Oliver!

    "Oliver!" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1968.
  • O. C. Smith - "Little Green Apples"

    O. C. Smith - "Little Green Apples"

    "Little Green Apples" by O. C. Smith won a Grammy for 1968's Song of the Year.
  • 1968 in music.

    1968 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1968 were dominated by the likes of Paul Mauriat, Otis Redding, Bobby Goldsboro, The Beatles, The Rascals and Herb Alpert.
  • 1968 in movies.

    1968 in movies

    Movies released in 1968 included 2001: A Space Odyssey, Funny Girl, The Love Bug, The Odd Couple, Bullitt, Romeo and Juliet, Oliver!, Coogan's Bluff, Rosemary's Baby, Planet of the Apes, Night of the Living Dead and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
  • The Apollo 8 astronauts.

    The Apollo 8 astronauts

    "The Apollo 8 astronauts" were named Time Person of the Year in 1968 after they became the first humans to successfully leave low Earth orbit.
  • The Hippie movement.

    The Hippie movement

    The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.
  • Lava lamps are all the rage.

    Lava lamps are all the rage

    Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
  • The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.

    The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity

    The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.
  • Color TV.

    Color TV

    Although color television was rising in popularity, black-and-white TV sets were still the most popular.
  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    The miniskirt has taken over

    In the mid-to-late 1960s, the miniskirt became a favored clothing item among women. The skirt countered the conservatism of the 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, many people at the time saw it as a rebellious fashion statement.
  • The Suzy Homemaker.

    The Suzy Homemaker

    A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to January 12, 1968.

  • December 15, 1967: The Beatles release their song "Christmas Time (Is Here Again)".
  • December 17, 1967: Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt goes missing while swimming at Cheviot Beach.
  • December 19, 1967: Country Party leader John McEwen becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
  • January 10, 1968: John Gorton becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
  • This date: January 12, 1968
  • January 14, 1968: The Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl II after defeating the Oakland Raiders at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida.
  • January 15, 1968: 1968 Belice earthquake: An earthquake kills 231-400 people in Sicily, Italy.
  • January 23, 1968: A research ship called the USS Pueblo is captured by North Korea under suspicion of spying.
  • January 30, 1968: Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive begins.
  • January 31, 1968:
    • The US embassy in Saigon, South Vietnam, is attacked by Viet Cong soldiers.
    • The Jackson 5 release their debut single "Big Boy".
  • February 1, 1968:
    • The execution of a Viet Cong officer named Nguyen Van Lem is photographed by Eddie Adams. The image makes headlines around the world.
    • Elvis and Priscilla Presley have their first and only child, Lisa Marie.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on January 12, 1968

TV audiences were watching the following shows on January 12, 1968:

TV shows from January 1968.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Batman
Batman
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1968

1968 saw the introduction of cars such as the Audi 100, the Chevrolet Chevy Malibu, the Volkswagen Type 4, the BMW New Six, the Ford Torino, and the AMC Javelin.

Cars in 1968.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on January 12, 1968

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1968:

Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Aquaman
Aquaman
The Herculoids
The Herculoids

Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
The Monkees
The Monkees
The New Adventures of Superman
The New Adventures of Superman
The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show
Cool McCool
Cool McCool
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series
JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1968

Toys and games that were popular in 1968:

Battleship (game)
Battleship (game)
Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite
Best of the West (action figures)
Best of the West (action figures)
Twister mat
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Operation
Scalextric
Scalextric
Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

Were you born on January 12, 1968?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1968.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 12, 1974, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 12.

Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier

Boxer Deceased
Born on January 12, 1944
He turned 24 on this day in 1968.

Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh

Talk-show host Deceased
Born on January 12, 1951
He turned 17 on this day in 1968.

Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley

Actress Deceased
Born on January 12, 1951
She turned 17 on this day in 1968.

Howard Stern

Howard Stern

Radio personality
Born on January 12, 1954
He turned 14 on this day in 1968.

Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos

Amazon founder
Born on January 12, 1964
He turned 4 on this day in 1968.

Melanie C

Melanie C

Spice Girls
Born on January 12, 1974
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera

Actress Deceased
Born on January 12, 1987
She was born exactly 19 years after this date.

Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott

Singer
Born on January 12, 1991
She was born exactly 23 years after this date.

Zayn Malik

Zayn Malik

Singer
Born on January 12, 1993
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on January 12, 1968.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 12, 1968 was most likely conceived around April 21, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 12, 1968 is close to October 4, 1968.

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Stats for January 12, 1968

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 12, 1968:

  • 20,799 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,971 weeks have passed.
  • 1,797,033,600 seconds have passed since January 12, 1968.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,096,539,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 927,269,337,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 299,505,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 154,544,890 steps. That's roughly 68,687 miles.
  • 21,564,403 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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