Thursday July 18, 1968: on this day

July 18, 1968 was the 200th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 18, 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 July 18, 1968, who was born and died on July 18, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 18, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela), movies (e.g. Inspector Clouseau, directed by Bud Yorkin), TV series (e.g. A Muralha) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 18th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 18, 1968?


July 18, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 200th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1968 can also be written as 7/18/1968 in the US and as 18/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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July 18, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1968:

  • Intel incorporates.
  • The intel corporation is founded in santa clara, california.
  • The semiconductor company intel is founded.
  • Intel is founded in mountain view, california.

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July 18, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 18, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on July 18th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 18, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on July 18, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 July 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:25 am and setting at 03:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Who was born on July 18, 1968?


Famous people born on July 18, 1968:

  • Grant Bowler
    Grant Bowler

    New zealand-australian actor.

  • Amnah Al-Rashid

    Saudi Arabian politician known for her work in education reform.

  • Monse Lopez

    Pioneering chemist recognized for contributions to materials science.

  • Janasha Ramirez

    Janasha Ramirez is a Mexican-American essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on social and political issues.

  • Sumit Mukherjee

    Esteemed biologist known for research in genetics and molecular biology.

  • Scott Gourley

    Australian rugby player.

  • Alex Désert

    American singer and actor (hepcat).

  • Andre Royo

    Actor.

  • John Pelphrey
  • Raúl Pérez Ramos
  • Frantz Philippe
  • Iōannīs Plakiōtakīs
  • Ibragim Samadov
  • Sukhwinder Singh
  • Stefan Sultana
  • Tania Bruguera
  • Robert Wilson
  • Yukinori Miyabe

Whose famous birthday is on July 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 18th:

  • Kristen Bell
    Kristen Bell

    Kristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the...

  • James Brolin
    James Brolin

    American actor.

  • Bhumi Pednekar
    Bhumi Pednekar

    Bhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress who has established herself as one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Bollywood.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    James cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.

  • Nelson Mandela
    Nelson Mandela

    South african president, a civil right hero and martyr who won victory in his lifetime crusade for non-racial south africa democracy.

  • Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel

    Steven spielberg discovered an american actor when diesel's short film, "multi facial", (1994), which diesel had created himself, caught his...

  • Wendy Williams
    Wendy Williams

    Wendy williams is a tv show host known for her outspoken personality and celebrity gossip segments.

  • Elizabeth Gilbert
    Elizabeth Gilbert

    Elizabeth gilbert is an american author known for her bestselling memoir 'eat, pray, love', which has been adapted into a film.

  • Maria Pacôme
    Maria Pacôme

    Maria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.

  • Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford

    Chace crawford is an american actor known for his role as nate archibald on the tv series gossip girl.

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July 18, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 1 day old,

or 2909 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20364 days old,

if you were born on July 18, 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 July 18, 1968?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 18, 1968.

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July 18, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 18, 1968:

  • Corneille Heymans

    Belgian physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892).

  • Stefano Lanza Filingeri
  • Manfred Toeppen
  • Vsevolode Nicouline
  • Corneille Jean François Heymans

What famous deaths happened on July 18th?

Famous deaths on July 18th:

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins

    Actor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62.

  • Dietmar Schönherr
    Dietmar Schönherr

    Austrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).

  • Jack Earle
    Jack Earle

    American sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).

  • Machine Gun Kelly
    Machine Gun Kelly

    American gangster (born 1895).

  • Adalei Austen

    Adalei Austen was a renowned English novelist whose works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice', have become timeless classics.

  • Lawsen Austen

    Lawsen Austen was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her witty and insightful novels, including 'Pride and...

  • Wealthy Austen

    Celebrated English novelist known for her works on social commentary.

  • Kenzey Austen

    Kenzey Austen was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her witty and insightful novels that explore themes of...

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July 18, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 18, 1968:

  • Uruguay - Constitution Day

Observances on July 18, 1968:

  • ONU - Nelson Mandela International Day
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July 18, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 18, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 18, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 18, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - Lady Willpower
  3. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  4. - This Guy's In Love With You
  5. - The Horse

July 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 18, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 18, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - I Pretend
  3. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  4. - Mony Mony
  5. - Yesterday Has Gone

July 18, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 18, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 18, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - The Horse
  3. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  4. - Here Comes The Judge
  5. - Think

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July 18, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 18, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Inspector Clouseau

Inspector Clouseau

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Bud Yorkin

Starring: Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo, Barry Foster

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

Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine

Release year: 1968

Directed by: George Dunning

Starring: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

Country: United States of America

Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph

July 18, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 18, 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:

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Television Theatre From...

Television Theatre From...

Release year: 1968

July 18, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 18, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

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.

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

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.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

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 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).

July 18, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 18, 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 July 18, 1968?

On July 18, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 1968?

On July 18, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 18, 1968?

On July 18, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 18th?

July 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of July. 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 July 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs explode outside kandahar police headquarters, afghanistan. twelve people were killed and more than 80 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege at al-fu'ah, kafriya: as part of a deal between rebel forces with the syrian government, the evacuations of the shia towns al-fu'ah (northern idlib governorate) begin.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck russia's kamchatka peninsula west of attu in the north pacific ocean. there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages; the tsunami warning was cancelled.

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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

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What was the calendar for July 1968?

July 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1968 calendar looked like.

Thursday July 18, 1968