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April 27, 1968 was the 118th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 27, 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 27, 1968, who was born and died on April 27, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. The Odd Couple, directed by Gene Saks), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 27, 1968?
- April 27, 1968: What happened on that day?
- April 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 27, 1968?
- April 27, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- April 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 27, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on April 27, 1968?
What day of the week was April 27, 1968?
April 27, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 118th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1968 can also be written as 4/27/1968 in the US and as 27/4/1968 in UK and Europe.
April 27, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 27, 1968:
- Education of hyman kaplan closes at alvin nyc after 28 performances
- Congress of political party radicals (ppr) forms in the netherlands
- Baltimore orioles' player tom phoebus no-hits boston, 6-0.
April 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 27th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:50 am and setting at 09:11 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 27, 1968?
Famous people born on April 27, 1968:
- Cristian Mungiu
Acclaimed Romanian filmmaker known for his realistic and socially critical movies.
- Dana Milbank
American columnist and reporter.
- Adrian Cooper
Nfl tight end (minnesota vikings).
- Bob Pflugfelder
Scientist.
- Paulino Nunes
- Knut Reinhardt
- Guido Giuseppe Rossi
- Dejan Vukićević
- Xiao Yanling
- Béla Illés
- Ciro Ascione
- Giuseppe De Mita
- Vladimir Geraščenko
- Regla Hernández
- Paul Khouri
- Lorenzo Amato
- Lynda Johnson
Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:
![Casey Kasem]()
Casey KasemAmerican "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
![Arielle Dombasle]()
Arielle DombasleAmerican-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).
![Anouk Aimée]()
Anouk AiméeFrench actress, who made her film debut in 1947.
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Sheena Easton]()
Sheena EastonA scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.
![Ludmila Mikaël]()
Ludmila MikaëlFrench stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".
![Eric Schmidt]()
Eric SchmidtAmerican businessman and engineer.
![William Moseley]()
William MoseleyWilliam moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.
![Sandy Dennis]()
Sandy DennisAmerican actress.
![Erik Thomson]()
Erik ThomsonAn australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.
April 27, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 11 months old,
or 671 months and 23 days old,
or 2920 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20446 days old,
if you were born on April 27, 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 27, 1968?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 27, 1968.
April 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 27, 1968:
- Ivo Pescini
- Nicola Capasso
What famous deaths happened on April 27th?
Famous deaths on April 27th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Katherine DeMille]()
Katherine DeMilleCanadian-american actress (b. 1911).
- Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...
- Kenston Emerson
Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Tilley Emerson
Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Greycen Emerson
Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Jarrius Emerson
Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.
- Ezeriah Emerson
Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.
- Wake Emerson
Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.
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April 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 27, 1968:
- Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
- Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
- South Africa: Freedom day.
- Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.
Saints celebrated on April 27, 1968:
- Saint Liberalis
- Saint Mariana
- Saint Floribert
- Saint Zita Lombardo
April 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- The Beatles - Lady Madonna
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
April 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. 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 27, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1968 was I Got The Feelin' by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 27, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
- The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
- The Sweet Inspirations - Sweet Inspiration
April 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 27, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Odd Couple
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman
Country: United States of America
Hammerhead
Release year: 1968
Directed by: David Miller
Starring: Vince Edwards, Judy Geeson, Peter Vaughan, Diana Dors
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
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
April 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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
Marty
Release year: 1968
Starring: Marty Feldman, John Junkin, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Roland MacLeod
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Les shadoks
Release year: 1968
Starring: Claude Piéplu
Country: France
April 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 27, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Tower Of Babel
By: Morris West
Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.
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
Nicholas And Alexandra
By: Robert K. Massie
The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.
The President'S Plane Is Missing
By: Robert J. Serling
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.
April 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 27, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on April 27, 1968?
On April 27, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1968?
On April 27, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 27, 1968?
On April 27, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 27th?
April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.
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.
