Monday December 09, 1968: on this day

December 09, 1968 was the 344th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 09, 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 December 09, 1968, who was born and died on December 09, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 09, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. Once Upon a Time in the West, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 9th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was December 09, 1968?


December 09, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 344th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1968 can also be written as 12/9/1968 in the US and as 9/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

history

December 09, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 09, 1968:

  • Krne tv channel 12 in merriman, nb (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Doug engelbart demonstrates first computer mouse at stanford, california.
  • Nls (a system for which hypertext and the computer mouse were developed) is publicly demonstrated for the first time in san francisco.
  • Douglas engelbart gave what became known as "the mother of all demos", publicly debuting the computer mouse, hypertext, and the bit-mapped graphical user interface using the on-line system (nls).

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

December 09, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 09, 1968! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

December 09, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 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.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 9th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for December 09, 1968
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

December 09, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

72%

The moon phase on December 09, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 08:35 pm and setting at 11:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on December 09, 1968

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on December 09, 1968?


Famous people born on December 09, 1968:

  • Alexandre Tharaud
    Alexandre Tharaud

    French classical pianist, born to a director and singer for operettas.

  • Bralin Knausgaard

    Renowned Norwegian author known for his autobiographical novel series.

  • Kurk Angle

    Kurk Angle is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former amateur wrestler, best known for his time in WWE.

  • Brent Price

    American basketball player: guard for the rockets.

  • Brian Bell

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (weezerspace twins and the relationship).

  • Brent Price NBA guard (Houston Rockets

    Washington bullets).

  • Michael Foster in Richmond

    Virginia, usa; drummer (firehouse love of a lifetime).

  • Bill Johnson

    Nfl defensive linebacker (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Frédéric Cuvillier
  • Brian Bell (musician)
  • Mikkel Birkegaard
  • Carole Force
  • Pedro García Aguado
  • Ivanka Koleva
  • Ioan Lupescu

Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:

  • John Malkovich
    John Malkovich

    American actor.

  • Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman

    Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Judi Dench
    Judi Dench

    British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    Jesse Metcalfe

    American actor and musician.

  • Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri

    American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.

  • Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg

    American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

  • Dia Mirza
    Dia Mirza

    Indian model actress and producer.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges

    American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 9th

birthday

December 09, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 16 days old,

or 2889 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20226 days old,

if you were born on December 09, 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 December 09, 1968?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 09, 1968.

RIP

December 09, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 09, 1968:

  • Enoch L. Johnson

    American mob boss (b. 1883).

  • Eduardo Passarelli
  • Harry Stenqvist

What famous deaths happened on December 9th?

Famous deaths on December 9th:

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Gene Barry
    Gene Barry

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Laird Cregar
    Laird Cregar

    Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.

  • Archie Moore
    Archie Moore

    American boxer and actor (b. 1913).

  • Mico Palanca

    Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.

  • Indalecio Allende

    Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.

  • Yeny Rivera

    Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.

  • Marri Chenna Reddy

    Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sebastyan Cabot

    Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.

  • Claryce Lispector

    A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 9th

holidays

December 09, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 09, 1968:

  • Anti-Corruption Day [1]
  • Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
  • Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
  • Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
  • Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
  • Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)

Observances on December 09, 1968:

  • International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
  • International Anti-Corruption Day
vinyl songs

December 09, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 09, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 09, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Love Child
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Abraham, Martin And John
  5. - Who's Making Love

December 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 09, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lily The Pink
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
  4. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  5. - 1-2-3 O'Leary

December 09, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 09, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Who's Making Love
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - Cloud Nine

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was December 09, 1968 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

December 09, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 09, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards

Country: United States of America

Where Eagles Dare

Where Eagles Dare

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton

Starring: Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, Patrick Wymark

Country: United States of America

If....

If....

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Lindsay Anderson

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, David Wood, Richard Warwick, Christine Noonan

Country: United States of America

Hell in the Pacific

Hell in the Pacific

Release year: 1968

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Lee Marvin, Toshirô Mifune

Country: United States of America

The Night They Raided Minsky's

The Night They Raided Minsky's

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Jason Robards, Britt Ekland, Norman Wisdom, Forrest Tucker

Country: United States of America

December 09, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers

Release year: 1968

Country: United States of America

L'homme du Picardie

L'homme du Picardie

Release year: 1968

December 09, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 09, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Arms Of Krupp by William Manchester

The Arms Of Krupp

By:

From the middle of World War II to the end, the Krupp family was the most prominent German arms manufacturer. They produced artillery pieces as well as submarines that set the benchmark for effectiveness.

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

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.

Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon by Marjorie Kellogg

Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon

By:

Junie Moon, Tell me that you love me

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

By:

Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.

December 09, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 09, 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 December 09, 1968?

On December 09, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1968?

On December 09, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 09, 1968?

On December 09, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about December 9th?

December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of December. 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 December 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
  • 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
  • 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.

Find out more about December 9th

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

Do you remember 1968? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for December 1968?

December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday December 9, 1968