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August 17, 1968 was the 230th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1968, who was born and died on August 17, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. How Sweet It Is!, directed by Jerry Paris), TV series (e.g. Best Of Enemies) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1968?
- August 17, 1968: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1968?
- August 17, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1968?
What day of the week was August 17, 1968?
August 17, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1968 can also be written as 8/17/1968 in the US and as 17/8/1968 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1968:
- Dick beyers (dr x) beats verne gagne, to become nwa champ
August 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 04:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.
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Who was born on August 17, 1968?
Famous people born on August 17, 1968:
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
- Kinston Rossdale
Kinston Rossdale is the lead singer of the British rock band Bush.
- Kennet Andersson
Kennet Andersson was a Swedish professional soccer player who played as a striker and represented the Swedish national team.
- Andriy Kuzmenko
Ukrainian actor and singer (skryabin), (d. 2015).
- Ed McCaffrey
Nfl wide reciever (denver broncos - super bowl 32).
- Andrew Koenig
American actor and director (d.2010).
- Steve Hockensmith
Author.
- Vince Marrow
Wlaf-te (frankfurt galaxy).
- Anthony E Zuiker
- Alexis Corbière
- Jackie Warner
- Amir Teljigović
- Ronny Van Geneugden
- Antōnīs Zempasiīs
- Pedro Cordero
- Joshua Andrew Koenig
- Nikolaj Antonov
- José Luis Ballester
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
![Rachel Hurd-Wood]()
Rachel Hurd-WoodBritish actress.
August 17, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 8 months old,
or 668 months and 3 days old,
or 2905 weeks
or 20335 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1968?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1968.
August 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1968:
- Clessie Cummins
Inventor of the first practical diesel engine for trucks.
- Walter Poppe
- Bruno Paul
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1968:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
- The Doors - Hello, I Love You
- Mason Williams - Classical Gas
- Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
- Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
August 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
- Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
- Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
- Des O'Connor - I Pretend
- The Beach Boys - Do It Again
August 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dells - Stay In My Corner
- The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
- Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
- The Intruders - (Love Is Like A) Baseball Game
- Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
August 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
How Sweet It Is!
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jerry Paris
Starring: James Garner, Debbie Reynolds, Maurice Ronet, Terry-Thomas
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
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
Stolen Kisses
Release year: 1968
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Delphine Seyrig, Michael Lonsdale
With Six You Get Eggroll
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Howard Morris
Starring: Doris Day, Brian Keith, Pat Carroll, Barbara Hershey
August 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:
Best of Enemies
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Morgan Neville
Dad's Army
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Oliver Parker
A Muralha
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Carlos Araujo
Showtime
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Tom Dey
What Maisie Knew
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Scott McGehee
August 17, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Confessions of Nat Turner
By: William Styron
The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...
Testimony of Two Men
By: Taylor Caldwell
A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …
The Right People
By: Stephen Birmingham
Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.
Soul On Ice
By: Eldridge Cleaver
This is the classic memoir that changed America's view of the civil rights movement, black experience, and eventually, its future.
The Naked Ape
By: Desmond Morris
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.
August 17, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on August 17, 1968?
On August 17, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1968?
On August 17, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1968?
On August 17, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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 August 1968?
August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
