Monday April 01, 1968: on this day

April 01, 1968 was the 92nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 01, 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 April 01, 1968, who was born and died on April 01, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 01, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding), movies (e.g. The Charge of the Light Brigade, directed by Tony Richardson), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 1st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 01, 1968?


April 01, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1968 can also be written as 4/1/1968 in the US and as 1/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

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April 01, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 01, 1968:

  • Kemo (now kofy) tv channel 20 in san francisco, ca (ind) 1st broadcast

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April 01, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 1st, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 01, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 01, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Who was born on April 01, 1968?


Famous people born on April 01, 1968:

  • Ingrid Klimke

    German equestrian and politician who won multiple Olympic medals in eventing.

  • Alexander Stubb

    Finnish academic and politician, 43rd prime minister of finland.

  • Mike Baird

    Australian politician, 44th premier of new south wales.

  • Andreas Schnaas

    German actor and director.

  • Joel Smeenge

    Nfl defensive end (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Traci Lind

    American actress.

  • Julia Boutros

    Lebanese singer.

  • Dominique Ambroggi

    French criminal convicted and sentenced for the 1995 robbery in aulla"ne of a mail van.

  • Atmen Kelif
  • Paolo Bortolon
  • Gina Jeffreys
  • Gerard Marino
  • Francisco Roig
  • Fabio Marchioro

Whose famous birthday is on April 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 1st:

  • Logan Paul
    Logan Paul

    Logan paul is a social media influencer and youtuber known for his controversial content and stunts.

  • Toshirô Mifune
    Toshirô Mifune

    Toshirô mifune was a japanese actor known for his collaborations with director akira kurosawa, particularly in films like seven samurai and...

  • Mirjana Karanovic
    Mirjana Karanovic

    Renowned Serbian actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Ali MacGraw
    Ali MacGraw

    Ali macgraw is an american actress and model, best known for her role in the film 'love story'.

  • Randy Orton
    Randy Orton

    American professional wrestler.

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Asa Butterfield
    Asa Butterfield

    Asa butterfield is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as 'hugo' and 'ender's game'.

  • Hannah Spearritt
    Hannah Spearritt

    Hannah spearritt is a british pop singer known for being a member of the pop group s club 7..

  • William Daniels
    William Daniels

    William daniels is an american actor known for his roles as mr.

  • Milan Kundera
    Milan Kundera

    Czech republic's most well-known living writer.

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April 01, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 27 days old,

or 2921 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20450 days old,

if you were born on April 01, 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 April 01, 1968?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 01, 1968.

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April 01, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 01, 1968:

  • Liyla Landau

    Soviet physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.

  • Lev Landau

    Azerbaijani-russian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1968).

  • Lev Davidovich Landau

    Russian physicist, nobel prize laureate (born 1908).

  • Alfred Cobban
  • Friedrich Hustedt
  • William D. Russell
  • Lev Davidovich Landau (Лев Давидович Ландау)

What famous deaths happened on April 1st?

Famous deaths on April 1st:

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Leslie Cheung
    Leslie Cheung

    Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

  • John Forsythe
    John Forsythe

    American actor, singer, and producer (d.2010).

  • Noah Beery
    Noah Beery

    Jr.

  • Jim Jordan
    Jim Jordan

    Actor fibber mcgee, who was born 1896, dies of a blod lump at the age of 91.

  • Barbara Luddy
    Barbara Luddy

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Elanore of Aquitaine

    Elanore of Aquitaine was a powerful and influential medieval queen who ruled as the Duchess of Aquitaine and later as the Queen of France...

  • Marthella Graham

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Kathleen Lonsdale

    Renowned crystallographer who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.

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April 01, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 01, 1968:

  • Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
  • India - Start of financial year.
  • Canada - Beginning of government's fiscal year.
  • Japan - The official start of school years in most universities and schools. Also, the official First Day of Work at companies and offices for new university graduates hires, marked by welcoming ceremonies and speeches.
  • April 1 is known as April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
  • Roman Empire - Veneralia celebrated to honor Venus.
  • In San Marino, two Captains Regent, elected by Parliament, take office for six months.
  • Last day of the Assyrian New Year Celebration
  • International Day of the Birds.
  • In England and Wales, local government reorganisations traditionally happen on April 1.

Saints celebrated on April 01, 1968:

  • Saint Waleric
  • Saint Hugh of Grenoble
  • Saint Jacoba
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April 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 01, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 1st and April 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

April 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - Valleri
  4. - La - La Means I Love You
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

April 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Congratulations
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Lady Madonna

April 01, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

April 01, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  2. - La - La - Means I Love You
  3. - If You Can Want
  4. - I Thank You
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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April 01, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 01, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Charge of the Light Brigade

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Harry Andrews

Country: United States of America

The Story of a Three-Day Pass

The Story of a Three-Day Pass

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Melvin Van Peebles

Starring: Harry Baird, Pierre Doris, Christian Marin, Nicole Berger

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

2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter

Country: United States of America

April 01, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 01, 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:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Drei Frauen im Haus

Drei Frauen im Haus

Release year: 1968

Starring: Magda Schneider, Heinz Engelmann, Christin Thorn, Werner Stock

The First Lady

The First Lady

Release year: 1968

April 01, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 01, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Economics Of Crisis by Eliot Janeway

The Economics Of Crisis

By:

This could have been called "The War Behind the War", as it concerns the policy of management of the economy during WW II.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

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 President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

An unprecedented crisis... President Jeremy Haines, like many of his predecessors, is weighed down with the solemn duties and danger posed by both the Soviet Union (China) and the United States.

Rosemary'S Baby by Ira Levin

Rosemary'S Baby

By:

This new Fiftieth Anniversary edition is a classic masterpiece of spellbinding suspense. Evil wears the most innocent of faces... Rosemary Woodhouse moves in with her husband Guy, a struggling actor, to the Bramford, an older apartment building in New York …

April 01, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 01, 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 April 01, 1968?

On April 01, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 01, 1968?

On April 01, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 01, 1968?

On April 01, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 1st?

April 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of April. 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 April 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 iran floods: the iranian government declares an emergency in the southwestern provinces at risk of flooding. they also worked to evacuate many villages, as forecasters foresaw more heavy rains last week that could have caused severe flooding.
  • 2018 - 2016-18 kashmir unrest: two civilians, three soldiers and 13 militants were killed in clashes in south kashmir, india.
  • 2017 - Intervention military against isil: an iraqi airstrike close to al qaim in anbar province, iraq kills ayad al-jumaili. he is believed to be isil’s second-in command.

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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

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What was the calendar for April 1968?

April 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday April 1, 1968