Famous Birthdays
- Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, Dutch writer, born in Rijswijk, Netherlands
- Svetlana Masterkova, Russian athlete, born in Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Julis Deutsch, Austria politician/general Spanish rep army, dies at 83
1968 Highlights
About January 17, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred And The Playboys
#1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
