Friday April 12, 1968: on this day

April 12, 1968 was the 103rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 12, 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 April 12, 1968, who was born and died on April 12, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Speedway, directed by Norman Taurog), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1968?


April 12, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1968 can also be written as 4/12/1968 in the US and as 12/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

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April 12, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1968:

  • In schenectady, new york, usa a house is hit by a falling meteorite.

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April 12, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 12th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 12, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 05:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Who was born on April 12, 1968?


Famous people born on April 12, 1968:

  • Alicia Coppola
    Alicia Coppola

    Actress (lorna devi-another world).

  • Debbrah Maffitt

    Talented sculptor specializing in contemporary art pieces.

  • Stepfon Jackson

    Stepfon Jackson is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their goals.

  • Karlen Petrosyan

    Karlen Petrosyan is an Armenian politician who has served as the Mayor of Gyumri, the second-largest city in Armenia.

  • Adam Graves

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Toby Gad

    German-american producer and songwriter.

  • Adam Graves in Toronto

    Ontario, canada; nhl left-wing (new york rangers).

  • Ott

    English musician and record producer.

  • Neal Fort

    Cfl tackle (montreal alouettes).

  • Stefania Montorsi
  • Julio César Rivera
  • Sandro Sisler
  • Charles Fabian
  • Max Carletti
  • Fermín Emilio Sosa Rodríguez
  • Giovanni Corasaniti
  • Massimo Fedrizzi

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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April 12, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 17 days old,

or 2920 weeks

or 20440 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1968?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 12, 1968.

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April 12, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1968:

  • Heinrich Nordhoff

    German businessman and engineer who worked at bmw from 1926 until 1930.

  • Pelageja Belousova
  • Mary Baxter Ellis
  • Franz Pfeffer von Salomon
  • Lorenz Nieberl

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

  • Cuma Ali

    Legendary Turkish boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

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April 12, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1968:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1968:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1968:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. - Cry Like A Baby
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Congratulations
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Lady Madonna

April 12, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  2. - La - La - Means I Love You
  3. - If You Can Want
  4. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  5. - I Got The Feelin'

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April 12, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Speedway

Speedway

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby, Gale Gordon

Country: United States of America

Vengeance

Vengeance

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Antonio Margheriti

Starring: Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Werner Pochath, Paolo Gozlino

Satanik

Satanik

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Piero Vivarelli

Starring: Magda Konopka, Julio Peña, Umberto Raho, Luigi Montini

Country: Italy

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

April 12, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Les demoiselles de Suresnes

Les demoiselles de Suresnes

Release year: 1968

Late Night Horror

Late Night Horror

Release year: 1968

April 12, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Couples by John Updike

Couples

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Couples was one of the most famous novels of American 1960s. It is a book that scandalized the public when it first appeared. The prose pictures of how people live are what made the book so popular. Today, Couples serves …

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

An unprecedented crisis... President Jeremy Haines, like many of his predecessors, is weighed down with the solemn duties and danger posed by both the Soviet Union (China) and the United States.

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

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).

April 12, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 12, 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 April 12, 1968?

On April 12, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1968?

On April 12, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1968?

On April 12, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 April 1968?

April 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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