Historical Events
- 1st ABA All-Star Game: East 126 beats West 120 at Indiana
- Surveyor 7 space probe soft lands on Moon
Famous Birthdays
- Al Schnier, American rock guitarist (moe.), born in Oneida County, New York
- Jimmy Adams, Jamaican cricketer (prolific West Indian lefty bat since 1992), born in Port Maria, Jamaica
- Joey Lauren Adams, American actress, born in North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Katie Anderson, Canadian 100m hurdler (Olympic 7th-92, 96), born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Mardi Lunn, Australian golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 1999 3rd), born in Cowra, New South Wales
Famous Deaths
- Kokichi Tsuburaya, Japanese marathoner (Olympic bronze 1964), commits suicide
- Louis Aubert, French composer (Habanera), dies at 90
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About January 9, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
