Wednesday December 11, 1968: on this day
December 11, 1968 was the 346th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 11, 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 11, 1968, who was born and died on December 11, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 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 11th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 11, 1968?
- December 11, 1968: What happened on that day?
- December 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 11, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 11, 1968?
- December 11, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 11, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- December 11, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- December 11, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 11, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 11, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 11, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 11, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on December 11, 1968?
What day of the week was December 11, 1968?
December 11, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 11, 1968 can also be written as 12/11/1968 in the US and as 11/12/1968 in UK and Europe.
December 11, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 11, 1968:
- Kecc (now kecy) tv channel 9 in el centro, ca (cbs) 1st broadcast
- Us soccer football association refuses to let nasl disband.
- The rolling stones rock and roll circus
- The film ''oliver!'', based on the hit london and broadway musical, opens in the u.s. after being released first in england. it goes on to win the academy award for best picture.
December 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th 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.
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December 11, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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December 11, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 11, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.
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Famous people born on December 11, 1968:
- Eula Valdez
Filipina actress, most well-known for her roles in 1980's blockbuster bagets 1 & 2. she is also known for her iconic roles in pangako sa...
- Emmanuell Charpentier
Nobel laureate known for CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology.
- Lunetta Chavez
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
- Fabrizzio Ravanelli
Former Italian footballer who played as a striker.
- Kari Kiviniemi
Former Prime Minister of Finland.
- Cary Kennedy
American politician who served as the Treasurer of Colorado.
- Mark Dailey in Parma
Ohio, usa; 1.5k runner.
- Derek Bell in Tampa
Florida, usa; outfielder (houston astros).
- Rebecca Grant (American actress)
Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:
- Nikki Sixx
American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.
- Jean Marais
French actor with handsome, rugged features.
- John Kerry
This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.
- Jean-Louis Trintignant
He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.
- Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..
- Brenda Lee
American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...
- Rita Moreno
Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.
- Teri Garr
American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.
- Donna Mills
American actress and producer.
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December 11, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 4 months old,
or 664 months and 14 days old,
or 2889 weeks and 1 day old,
or 20224 days old,
if you were born on December 11, 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 11, 1968?
There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 11, 1968.
December 11, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 11, 1968:
- Arthur Hays Sulzberger
American publisher (b. 1891).
- Richard Sagrits
Estonian painter and author (b. 1910).
- Nadine Riga
At the age of 59, dies from cerebral hemorhage.
- André Raponda-Walker
What famous deaths happened on December 11th?
Famous deaths on December 11th:
- Sam Cooke
American singer with amazing singing talent.
- Galina Vishnevskaya
Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).
- Andre Braugher
Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).
- Arthur Mullard
English comedian (born 1910).
- Percy Kilbride
Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.
- Bettey Page
Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.
- Kyrus Wong
Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.
- Ahmadou Kourouma
Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.
- Derward Powers
Award-winning journalist and author.
- Evelette Blackwell
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
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December 11, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 11, 1968:
- USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
- Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
- Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
- Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
- R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)
Observances on December 11, 1968:
- International Mountain Day
December 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 11, 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 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 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 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 11, 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:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
- Dion - Abraham, Martin And John
- Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
December 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 11, 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:
- The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
- The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
- Des O'Connor - 1-2-3 O'Leary
December 11, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 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 11, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 11, 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:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
- Eddie Floyd - Bring It On Home To Me
- The Temptations - Cloud Nine
December 11, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 11, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 11, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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:
December 11, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 11, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 11, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 11, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 11, 1968?
On December 11, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1968?
On December 11, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 11, 1968?
On December 11, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 11th?
December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
- 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.
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 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.