Saturday June 08, 1968: on this day

June 08, 1968 was the 160th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 08, 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 June 08, 1968, who was born and died on June 08, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Rosemary's Baby, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 8th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1968?


June 08, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 160th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1968 can also be written as 6/8/1968 in the US and as 8/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

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June 08, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1968:

  • 1st reduced-gravity golf game is played on the moon
  • Bermuda adopts its constitution
  • Gary puckett and union gap release lady will power
  • New colonial constitution for bermuda adopted.
  • Robert f. kennedy's funeral takes place at the basilica of st. patrick's cathedral, new york city.
  • James earl ray, an escaped american convict, is arrested in london, england, and charged with the assassination of civil rights leader martin luther king, jr.
  • Don drysdale pitches a record 58th consecutive scoreless inning.
  • James earl ray is arrested for the assassination of martin luther king jr.
  • James earl ray, the man who assassinated martin luther king jr. is arrested at london heathrow airport.

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June 08, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 8th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 08, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 03:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Who was born on June 08, 1968?


Famous people born on June 08, 1968:

  • Rob Ray

    Belleville, ontario -- nhl left wing (buffalo sabres).

  • Sharon Shannon

    Irish traditional musician.

  • Dave Mlicki

    Cleveland, ohio -- pitcher (ny mets).

  • Ludovico Scarfiotti

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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June 08, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 18 days old,

or 2915 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20411 days old,

if you were born on June 08, 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 June 08, 1968?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

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

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June 08, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 08, 1968:

  • Ludovico Scarfiotti

    Italian race car driver (d. 1968).

  • Elizabeth Enright

    American illustrator and author (d. 1968).

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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June 08, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 08, 1968:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1968:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 3rd and June 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mrs. Robinson
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - This Guy's In Love With You
  4. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  5. - Mony Mony

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Girl
  2. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  3. - Honey
  4. - A Man Without Love
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1968 was Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  2. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  3. - Think
  4. - Tighten Up
  5. - Does Your Mama Know About Me

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June 08, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 08, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rosemary's Baby

Rosemary's Baby

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer

Country: United States of America

Petulia

Petulia

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill

Chubasco

Chubasco

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Allen H. Miner

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

June 08, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 08, 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:

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Me Mammy

Me Mammy

Release year: 1968

Starring: Milo O'Shea, Anna Manahan, Yootha Joyce

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

June 08, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 08, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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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 Center by Stewart Alsop

The Center

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The pages of a Hardcover are clean. Binding is tight. You can cover moderate wear. Bumped edges and spine. No D.J. You can return the item for a full refund if you are not completely satisfied.

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 Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

The Triumph by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Triumph

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June 08, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 08, 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 June 08, 1968?

On June 08, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1968?

On June 08, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1968?

On June 08, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1968?

June 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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