Thursday September 05, 1968: on this day

September 05, 1968 was the 249th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 05, 1968, who was born and died on September 05, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 05, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Fantastic Voyage) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 05, 1968?


September 05, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 249th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 05, 1968 can also be written as 9/5/1968 in the US and as 5/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

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September 05, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 05, 1968:

  • 82nd us womens tennis: virginia wade beats billie jean king
  • 88th us mens tennis: arthur ashe beats tom okker
  • 21 killed by hijackers aboard a pan am jet in karachi, pakistan.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 5th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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 September 5th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on September 05, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 05, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 05:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Who was born on September 05, 1968?


Famous people born on September 05, 1968:

  • Eldene Smith

    Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Mavryk Novak

    Mavryk Novak is a celebrated musician known for his innovative and genre-blending compositions.

  • Yehia Saad

    Respected war correspondent known for his fearless reporting from conflict zones.

  • Graelyn Macleod

    Graelyn Macleod is a Canadian playwright known for her socially conscious and thought-provoking plays.

  • Thersea Villiers

    Renowned political commentator.

  • Brad Wilk

    American singer-songwriter and drummer (audioslave rage against the machine, greta).

  • Dennis Scott

    American basketball player and sportscaster.

  • Thomas Levet

    He was a french golfer who won the french open 2011.

  • Wyatt Gibson

    Chemist recognized for advancements in materials science.

  • Serhiy Kovalets

    Ukrainian manager and footballer.

  • Robin van der Laan

    Coach and footballer from the netherlands.

  • Yuki Ishikawa

    Wrestler (njpw).

  • Thomas Kean, Jr.

    Politician.

  • Jean-Paul Haure

    French screenwriter, businessman, and manager of emotion, which was founded in 1991.

  • Serhij Kovalec'
  • Luana Ravegnini
  • Christopher Boyes
  • Butcho Vuković

Whose famous birthday is on September 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 5th:

  • Brittany Furlan
    Brittany Furlan

    Brittany furlan is a comedian and social media personality known for her popular vine videos and her comedic presence on platforms like...

  • Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton

    Michael keaton is a versatile actor known for his roles in iconic films such as batman, beetlejuice, and birdman.

  • Hilary Mason
    Hilary Mason

    Hilary mason is a renowned american actress known for her captivating performances in a variety of films and television shows.

  • Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan

    American singer and actress.

  • Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch

    American actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.

  • Werner Herzog
    Werner Herzog

    German screenwriter and producer of german actor.

  • Kristian Alfonso
    Kristian Alfonso

    American actress.

  • Bob Newhart
    Bob Newhart

    American comedian, actor, recording artist, and television series star.

  • Arthur Koestler
    Arthur Koestler

    Hungarian journalist, journalist, critic, and essayist.

  • Carice van Houten
    Carice van Houten

    Carice van houten is a dutch actress known for her role as melisandre in the popular tv series game of thrones.

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


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 21 days old,

or 2903 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20322 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 05, 1968?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 05, 1968:

  • Juan Jose Castro

    Composer dies at 73.

What famous deaths happened on September 5th?

Famous deaths on September 5th:

  • Gert Fröbe
    Gert Fröbe

    German actor best known for his role in james bond's james bond film "goldfinger" as auric goldfinger.

  • Hugh O'Brian
    Hugh O'Brian

    Hugh o'brian was an american actor known for his role as wyatt earp in the television series the life and legend of wyatt earp.

  • Gisele MacKenzie
    Gisele MacKenzie

    Canadian entertainer who was able to play the piano at two.

  • Leonard Katzman
    Leonard Katzman

    Television producer dies at 69.

  • Allen Funt
    Allen Funt

    Brooklyn, new york -- television host and creator (candid cam).

  • Leo Penn
    Leo Penn

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Robert Harron
    Robert Harron

    Actor (intolerance), accidentally shot to death at 27.

  • Annai Theresa

    Annai Theresa, also known as Mother Teresa, was a Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India and...

  • Lakiah Shabazz

    Dedicated civil rights activist who fought for equality and justice.

  • Payslie Wilson

    Talented singer who gained fame for her powerful vocals.

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


Observances on September 05, 1968:

  • International Day of Charity
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September 05, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 05, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 2nd and September 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 05, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 2nd and September 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - People Got To Be Free
  2. - Born To Be Wild
  3. - Light My Fire
  4. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  5. - Hello, I Love You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 05, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 2nd and September 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
  3. - Those Were The Days
  4. - Do It Again
  5. - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 05, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 2nd and September 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You're All I Need To Get By
  2. - You Met Your Match
  3. - Love Makes A Woman
  4. - Please Return Your Love To Me
  5. - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)

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

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

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

Teorema

Teorema

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Silvana Mangano, Terence Stamp, Massimo Girotti, Anne Wiazemsky

Country: United States of America

Rachel, Rachel

Rachel, Rachel

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Paul Newman

Starring: Joanne Woodward, James Olson, Kate Harrington, Estelle Parsons

Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages

Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Michel Audiard

Starring: Françoise Rosay, Bernard Blier, Marlène Jobert, André Pousse

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Morgan Neville

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Oliver Parker

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

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

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

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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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 …

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

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Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

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This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

The Queen'S Confession by Victoria Holt

The Queen'S Confession

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Hardcover 412 pages, including Bibliography "The Queen's Confession", by Victoria Holt

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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

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

The most popular videogames on September 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

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Who was the US President on September 05, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 05, 1968?

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

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What is special about September 5th?

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

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide attack on a hazara shi'ite wrestling club in kabul, afghanistan. a second explosion, apparently targeting journalists and emergency services, kills at most 20 people and injures 70 more.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: siege of deir ez-zor (2014-17). the 28-month-old siege of deir ez-zor, by the islamic state of iraq & the levant, is lifted by the syrian army.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). two suicide bombers on foot killed at least 24 and injured 91 other people after they struck close to kabul's afghan ministry of defence. the taliban claimed responsibility for the deaths of 58 commanders and officers. a second bombing occurred shortly thereafter. (reuters) (bbc today

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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 September 1968?

September 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1968 calendar looked like.

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