Friday July 05, 1968: on this day

July 05, 1968 was the 187th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 05, 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 July 05, 1968, who was born and died on July 05, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 05, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Snake Woman's Curse, directed by Nobuo Nakagawa), TV series (e.g. A Muralha) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 5th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 05, 1968?


July 05, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 187th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1968 can also be written as 7/5/1968 in the US and as 5/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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July 05, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 05, 1968:

  • Manifest of 1000 words published in prague
  • 82nd wimbledon mens tennis: rod laver beats tony roche
  • John lennon sells his psychedelic painted rolls-royce.

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July 05, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 05, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 05, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 5th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 05, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on July 05, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 05, 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 July 05, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 01:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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Who was born on July 05, 1968?


Famous people born on July 05, 1968:

  • Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg

    Movie actor.

  • Hedi Slimane

    French fashion designer and photographer.

  • Susan Wojcicki

    CEO of YouTube since 2014, previously a senior vice president at Google.

  • Oaks Wilkins

    Oaks Wilkins is a renowned business consultant and author who has advised numerous Fortune 500 companies.

  • Gianluca Genoni

    Italian scuba-diver set the world record for diving 121m without breathing apparatus on 10/02/1998.

  • Evangelina Vega

    Notable astronomer specializing in the study of exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Darin LaHood

    American politician serving as the U.S.

  • Alex Zülle

    Swiss cyclist.

  • Ken Akamatsu

    Japanese manga artist.

  • Kenji Ito

    Japanese composer and pianist.

  • Nardwuar the Human Serviette

    Canadian singer-songwriter and keyboard player (the evaporators).

  • Nate Singleton

    Nfl wide receiver (sf 49ers).

  • Molly Brock

    Berkeley, california -- rower (1996 olympics).

  • Henk Vos
  • Arturo Cirillo

Whose famous birthday is on July 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 5th:

  • Eva Green
    Eva Green

    She is a french actress who was cast in bernardo bertolucci's 2003 film "the dreamers.

  • Edie Falco
    Edie Falco

    Edie falco is an american actress best known for her roles as carmela soprano in the sopranos and nurse jackie peyton in nurse jackie.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Huey Lewis
    Huey Lewis

    American singer (and the news).

  • Geneviève Grad
    Geneviève Grad

    Geneviève grad is a french actress known for her roles in popular french films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Brooke Hayward
    Brooke Hayward

    American actress and model, who is also a stage actress.

  • Gilles Lellouche
    Gilles Lellouche

    Gilles lellouche is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as 'little white lies' and 'point blank'.

  • Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone

    American actor known for his role as Doc Adams on the TV series Gunsmoke.

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July 05, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 14 days old,

or 2911 weeks

or 20377 days old,

if you were born on July 05, 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 July 05, 1968?

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 05, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 05, 1968.

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July 05, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 05, 1968:

  • Edward Kirby
  • Giovanni Vincenzo Cima
  • Enrique Pla y Deniel
  • Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke

What famous deaths happened on July 5th?

Famous deaths on July 5th:

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Kerwin Mathews
    Kerwin Mathews

    Kerwin Mathews was an American actor known for his role in the film 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad'.

  • Carole Landis
    Carole Landis

    Carole Landis was an American actress and singer known for her roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s.

  • Karin Swanström
    Karin Swanström

    Swedish actress, director, and producer (b. 1873).

  • Amaliya Maksimova

    Acclaimed ballerina known for her grace and talent.

  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

    Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a renowned Malayalam writer and social reformer known for his unique style of writing and portrayal of human...

  • Dorothia Jordan

    Renowned English actress and mistress of King William IV.

  • Shizuo Yasuda

    Renowned Japanese novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

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July 05, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 05, 1968:

  • Isle of Man: Tynwald Day (1266).
  • Venezuela: Independence Day (1811).
  • Algeria: Independence Day (1962).
  • Cape Verde: Independence Day (1975).
  • Church of the SubGenius: X-Day (1998).
  • Armenia: Constitution Day (1995)
  • Czech Republic and Slovakia: Arrival of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia (around 863).
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July 05, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 05, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 1st and July 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

July 05, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - This Guy's In Love With You
  2. - The Horse
  3. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  4. - The Look Of Love
  5. - Grazing In The Grass

July 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

July 05, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - I Pretend
  3. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  4. - Mony Mony
  5. - Yesterday Has Gone

July 05, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1968 was I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

July 05, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
  2. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  3. - The Horse
  4. - Grazing In The Grass
  5. - Think

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July 05, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 05, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Snake Woman's Curse

Snake Woman's Curse

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Nobuo Nakagawa

Starring: Yukiko Kuwahara, Yukie Kagawa, Seizaburô Kawazu, Kô Nishimura

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

Charly

Charly

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney

Country: United States of America

Targets

Targets

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Tim O'Kelly, Boris Karloff, Nancy Hsueh, James Brown

July 05, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 05, 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:

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

O Estranho Mundo de Zé do Caixão

O Estranho Mundo de Zé do Caixão

Release year: 1968

July 05, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 05, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

By:

With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

By:

"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...

July 05, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 05, 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 July 05, 1968?

On July 05, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 05, 1968?

On July 05, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 05, 1968?

On July 05, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 5th?

July 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of July. 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 July 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 reyhanli car explosion: a car bomb explodes at the turkish city reyhanli. three syrian citizens were killed in the blast.
  • 2018 - Incidents and accidents involving fireworks: at least 19 people were killed in two explosions at tultepec's fireworks workshops, mexico. several more were injured. tultepec has a large fireworks industry.
  • 2017 - Mexican drug war: at least 14 people are killed in a gunfight between la linea gang members, and a rival cartel in madera municipality (chihuahua).

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history

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 July 1968?

July 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1968 calendar looked like.

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