Thursday February 08, 1968: on this day

February 08, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 39th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1968 can also be written as 2/8/1968 in the US and as 8/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Here's what happened on February 08, 1968:

• Officers kill three students demonstrating in south carolina state (orangeburg).
• American civil rights movement: the orangeburg massacre: an attack on black students from south carolina state university who are protesting racial segregation at the town's only bowling alley, leaves three or four dead in orangeburg, south carolina.
• Border clashes take place between israel and jordan.
• Madison square garden in new york city opens.
• American civil rights movement: an attack on black students from south carolina state university who are protesting racial segregation leaves three dead and 28 injured in orangeburg, south carolina.[58]

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 February 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 11:46 am and setting at 03:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1968

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Famous people born on February 08, 1968:

• Gary Coleman

  Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

• Leaira Montoya

  Leaira Montoya is a celebrated Mexican playwright whose plays have been widely acclaimed for their insightful exploration of social and...

• Joy Fawcett

  Joy Fawcett is a retired American soccer player who excelled as a defender for the US Women's National Team.

• Ron Goetz

  Cfl linebacker (saskatchewan roughriders).

• Patrick Vuarnet

  French family noted for their french heritage, the son jean and edith vuarnet.

• Nasos Thanopoulos

  Greek businessman.

• Claudette Pace

  Maltese singer.

• Joy Fawcett in Inglewood

  California, usa; soccer defender (olympics-1996).

• Jonathan Bermudes

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

• James Dean

  American actor.

• Mathilda May

  French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

• Lana Turner

  American actress, onscreen since 1937.

• Nick Nolte

  American actor.

• Jack Lemmon

  American actor.

• Seth Green

  Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

• Mary Steenburgen

  Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

• John Williams

  English-american actor (b. 1903).

• Paul Wight

  American professional wrestler.

• John Grisham

  American author, a huge success with "the firm", his second novel.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1968?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 08, 1968.

Famous people died on February 08, 1968:

• J Borremans

  Belgian communist politician dies at 56.

• Georges Briquet

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

• Robert Conrad

  American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

• Del Shannon

  American singer and songwriter.

• George Dolenz

  American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

• Jmarion Henderson

  Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

• Peter the Great

  Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

• Czar Peter I

  Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

• Joseth Priestley

  Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

• Halvor Laxness

  Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

• Zacharius Janssen

  Invented the first compound microscope.

• Cem Karaca

  Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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Holidays on February 08, 1968:

• Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
• Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
• Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1968:

• Saint Jerome Emiliani.
• Saint Juventius
• Saint Mengold of Huy
• Saint Jacoba (d.1239)

February 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
2. The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
3. Classics IV - Spooky
4. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
5. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools

February 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
2. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
3. Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Am I That Easy To Forget
5. Solomon King - She Wears My Ring

February 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 08, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
3. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
4. The Impressions - We're A Winner
5. Al Greene & The Soul Mate's - Back Up Train