Historical Events
Event of Interest
Northern Ireland Prime Minister Terence O'Neill calls for "a new endeavour by organisations in Northern Ireland to cross denominational barriers and advance the cause of better community relations"
- WKBF TV channel 61 in Cleveland, Ohio (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Marty Conlon, American NBA forward (Milwaukee Bucks), born in The Bronx, New York
- Whitfield Crane [William Whitfield Crane IV], American rock musician (Ugly Kid Joe - "Mad Man"; "Too Bad"), born in Palo Alto, California
Famous Deaths
- Ray Harroun, American auto racer (inaugural Indianapolis 500 1911; Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 2000), dies at 89
About January 19, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 22 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: The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame