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April 20, 1968 was the 111th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 20, 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 20, 1968, who was born and died on April 20, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Yours, Mine and Ours, directed by Melville Shavelson), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1968?
- April 20, 1968: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1968?
- April 20, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 20, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1968?
What day of the week was April 20, 1968?
April 20, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 111th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1968 can also be written as 4/20/1968 in the US and as 20/4/1968 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1968:
- South african airways boeing 707 crashes at windhoek, 122 killed.
- English politician enoch powell makes his controversial "rivers of blood" speech.
- South african airways flight 228 crashes near the hosea kutako international airport in south west africa (now namibia), killing 123 people.
April 20, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 20, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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April 20, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 12:50 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.
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Who was born on April 20, 1968?
Famous people born on April 20, 1968:
- Davidlee Filo
Davidlee Filo is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the web portal Yahoo!.
- Sanjit Roy
Innovative playwright whose works challenge societal norms.
- Delilah Wilkins
Delilah Wilkins is a prominent philanthropist who has dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.
- Aleli Verzosa
Respected physicist known for her work in quantum mechanics.
- Zandrea Gutierrez
Zandrea Gutierrez is a Colombian politician and member of the national congress.
- Psalms Petersen
Psalms Petersen is a Danish chemist who specializes in the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.
- Julitza Nguyen
Julitza Nguyen is a respected climatologist who has studied the impact of human activities on global climate patterns.
- Shavanna Wilkins
Shavanna Wilkins is an American politician who has served as a state representative.
- Rosezetta Simmons
Rosezetta Simmons is a respected educator who has dedicated her career to improving educational outcomes for underserved communities.
- Katesha Lewis
Katesha Lewis is a professor of education at a university in the United States.
- Elma Martinez
Elma Martinez is a respected physicist who has made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Kazuaki Kiriya
Kazuaki kiriya is a japanese director and visual effects artist known for his work on the films casshern and goemon.
- Julia Morris
Australian entertainer.
- JD Roth
American actor and television host.
- Florian Bellanger
Chef.
- Roman Virastyuk
Ukrainian shot putter.
- Plato Platon
Photographer.
- Evelin Ilves
Estonian businesswoman is 4th first lady of estonia.
- Yelena Välbe
Russian skier and coach.
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
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Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 56 years and 7 days old,
or 672 months and 7 days old,
or 2923 weeks
or 20461 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1968?
There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 20, 1968.
April 20, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1968:
- Rudolph Dirks
German-american illustrator (d. 1968).
- Marion Weeks
Singer/actress dies from stroke at the age of 81.
- Curt Courant
- Adrian Maniu
- Soraya Tarzi
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1968:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1968:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1968:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
- The Beatles - Lady Madonna
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
April 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Cliff Richard - Congratulations
- Tom Jones - Delilah
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
- The Beatles - Lady Madonna
April 20, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
- The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
April 20, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Yours, Mine and Ours
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Van Johnson, Louise Troy
Country: United States of America
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
Speedway
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Starring: Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby, Gale Gordon
Country: United States of America
Vengeance
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Antonio Margheriti
Starring: Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Werner Pochath, Paolo Gozlino
April 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
The Unloved
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Samantha Morton
Maratonci
Release year: 1968
Starring: Boris Buzancic, Ivo Serdar, Relja Basic, Boris Festini
Kaibutsu-kun
Release year: 1968
April 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Between Parent And Child
By: Haim G. Ginott
Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.
Kennedy And Johnson
By: Evelyn Lincoln
This is confidential information about the relationship between President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was written by the woman who served as Mr.
The Double Helix
By: James Watson
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).
Gipsy Moth Circles The World
By: Francis Chichester
Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933
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...
April 20, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 20, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on April 20, 1968?
On April 20, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1968?
On April 20, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1968?
On April 20, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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.
