Friday December 20, 1968: on this day
December 20, 1968 was the 355th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 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 December 20, 1968, who was born and died on December 20, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. The Love Bug, directed by Robert Stevenson), 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 20th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1968?
- December 20, 1968: What happened on that day?
- December 20, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1968?
- December 20, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1968?
What day of the week was December 20, 1968?
December 20, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 355th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1968 can also be written as 12/20/1968 in the US and as 20/12/1968 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1968:
- The zodiac killer kills betty lou jenson and david faraday in vallejo, california.
- David eisenhower, grandson of former us president dwight d. eisenhower, marries julie nixon, the daughter of us president-elect richard nixon.
- Mao zedong advocates that educated youth in urban china be re-educated in the country. it marks the start of the ampquotup to the mountains and down to the villagesampquot movement.
- The zodiac killer murders his first two officially confirmed victims, david arthur faraday and betty lou jensen, on lake herman road in benicia, california, united states.
December 20, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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.
Discover the personality of December born.
Unlock the Mysteries of December 20, 1968! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
December 20, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
December 20, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:35 am and setting at 06:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1968
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!Who was born on December 20, 1968?
Famous people born on December 20, 1968:
- Joe Cornish
English screenwriter and actor.
- Tiffony Cherry
Olympic gold medalist sprinter who set multiple world records in the 1990s.
- Karl Wendlinger
Austrian race car driver.
- Japhet Kosgei
- Karel Krejčí
- Oleg Kutscherenko
- Eduardo Sánchez
- Codrin Ștefănescu
- Doina Ignat
- Nadia Farès
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
- Jaydy Michel
Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
- Jonah Hill
American actor known for his roles in comedy films.
- Bob Morley
Actor.
- Alain de Botton
Swiss-english philosopher, author.
- Jenny Agutter
British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
- Nicole de Boer
Canadian actress.
- David Cook
American singer, winner on american idol.
- John Hillerman
American actor, stage and film.
- Audrey Totter
Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
- George Roy Hill
American film director (born in 1922).
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th
December 20, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 3 months old,
or 663 months and 9 days old,
or 2884 weeks
or 20188 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 20, 1968?
There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 20, 1968.
December 20, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1968:
- John Steinbeck
American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
- Grayton Steinbeck
Grayton Steinbeck was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, known for his novels exploring the lives of the working...
- Lenville Steinbeck
Lenville Steinbeck was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his vivid depictions of the struggles of the working...
- Garrell Steinbeck
Garrell Steinbeck was an American novelist and short story writer, renowned for his works that explored the lives of the working class and...
- Rigley Steinbeck
Rigley Steinbeck was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the struggles of the working class and the...
- Bronsen Steinbeck
Bronsen Steinbeck was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist.
- Frisco Steinbeck
Frisco Steinbeck was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, best known for his works that explored the lives of the working...
- Mckinzey Steinbeck
Mckinzey Steinbeck was an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer, best known for his works that explored the lives of...
- Elmond Steinbeck
Elmond Steinbeck was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his works that explored the lives of the working class.
- Jersee Steinbeck
Jersee Steinbeck was an American novelist and Nobel Prize winner, renowned for his works that explored the lives of ordinary people and the...
- Willett Steinbeck
Willett Steinbeck was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, renowned for his realistic depictions of the human condition...
- Burkley Steinbeck
Burkley Steinbeck was an American novelist and Nobel Prize winner, known for his works depicting the struggles of the working class.
- Almeter Steinbeck
Almeter Steinbeck was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, known for his depictions of the struggles of the working class.
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
- Brittany Murphy
Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
- Carl Sagan
American astrophysicist and exobiologist.
- Thomas Newman
Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
- Bobby Darin
American singer, actor and recording artist.
- Arnold Stang
American singer and actor (d. 2009).
- Madge Sinclair
Kingston, jamaica -- actress.
- Helene Heigh
Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Dearies Smith
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.
- Arvle Airey
Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th
December 20, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1968:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1968:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. 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
- Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
December 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. 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 20, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. 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 20, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
December 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 20, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 20, 1968?
On December 20, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1968?
On December 20, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1968?
On December 20, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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
Do you remember 1968? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.