Sunday September 15, 1968: on this day

September 15, 1968 was the 259th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 15, 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 September 15, 1968, who was born and died on September 15, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 15, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Funny Girl, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. Fantastic Voyage) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 15th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 15, 1968?


September 15, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 259th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1968 can also be written as 9/15/1968 in the US and as 15/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

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September 15, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 15, 1968:

  • Barbra streisand: a happening in central park show on cbs tv
  • Browse newspapers headlines from September 15, 1968
  • Launch of zond 5, 1st lunar fly-around with earth reentry
  • New york zendo (shoboji) was opened by s nakagawa and d s harada
  • Probable test flight for a manned fly-around
  • Wuab tv channel 43 in lorain-cleveland, oh (ind) begins broadcasting
  • Wxon tv channel 20 in detroit, mi (ind) begins broadcasting
  • The soviet zond 5 spaceship is launched, becoming the first spacecraft to fly around the moon and re-enter the earth's atmosphere.

September 15, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 15, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - New Orleans Saints : 24 - 10
  • Detroit Lions - Dallas Cowboys : 13 - 59
  • New York Giants - Pittsburgh Steelers : 34 - 20
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Green Bay Packers : 13 - 30
  • San Francisco 49ers - Baltimore Colts : 10 - 27
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September 15, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 15, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on September 15th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 15, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 15, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 15, 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 September 15, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 04:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Who was born on September 15, 1968?


Famous people born on September 15, 1968:

  • Danny Nucci
    Danny Nucci

    Actor (gabriel ortega-falcon crest).

  • Levent Cantek

    Turkish author known for his thought-provoking novels and essays.

  • Azra Babar

    Renowned contemporary painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Elnora Stark

    Elnora Stark is a physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Amit Singhal

    Former Senior Vice President at Google, known for leading Google Search.

  • Kaamil Karim

    Kaamil Karim is a Bangladeshi biochemist whose research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cancer and aging.

  • Michael Puschacher

    Hockey goalie (team austria 1998).

  • Vicky Entwistle

    English actress.

  • Trish Todd

    American editor who joined simon & schuster as vice president, executive editor in february 2011.

  • Dirk Medved

    Belgian soccer/football player.

  • Rich Robertson

    Nacogdoches, texas -- pitcher (minn twins).

  • Warren Fitzgerald
  • Antonio Farina
  • Juan Carlos Garay
  • Gabriel Antonio Mestre
  • Kaspars Ozers
  • Masanori Suzuki

Whose famous birthday is on September 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 15th:

  • Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones

    Tommy lee jones is an american actor known for his roles in films such as the fugitive, men in black, and no country for old men.

  • Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy

    Tom hardy is an english actor known for his roles in films such as inception, the dark knight rises, and mad max: fury road.

  • Oliver Stone
    Oliver Stone

    American director and writer.

  • Brendan O'Carroll
    Brendan O'Carroll

    Brendan o'carroll is an irish comedian best known for creating and starring in the sitcom mrs.

  • Mark Tacher
    Mark Tacher

    Mark tacher is a mexican tv actor known for his roles in telenovelas such as 'abismo de pasión' and 'que te perdone dios'.

  • Marisa Ramirez
    Marisa Ramirez

    American actress.

  • Cannonball Adderley
    Cannonball Adderley

    American jazz sax player.

  • Carmen Maura
    Carmen Maura

    Spanish actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

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September 15, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 4 days old,

or 2896 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20274 days old,

if you were born on September 15, 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 September 15, 1968?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 15, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 15, 1968.

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September 15, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 15, 1968:

  • Aristide Calderini
  • Carlo Fornara
  • Josef Kentenich

What famous deaths happened on September 15th?

Famous deaths on September 15th:

  • Thomas Wolfe
    Thomas Wolfe

    American playwright and novelist, who wrote "look homeward, angel", 1929, "the web and the rock,"1939, and "you can't go home again,"40.

  • Robert Penn Warren
    Robert Penn Warren

    American writer (born in 1905).

  • Dudley Sutton
    Dudley Sutton

    Talented actor recognized for his work in TV series like 'Lovejoy'.

  • John Hoyt
    John Hoyt

    Bronxville, new york -- actor (gimme a break, tom dick & mary).

  • Milton Sills
    Milton Sills

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1930).

  • Fernando Botero

    Colombian figurative artist and sculptor known for his exaggerated, rotund figures.

  • Colsyn Brown

    Renowned painter known for surrealistic works.

  • Mclaren Racer

    Formula 1 champion who tragically passed away in a racing accident.

  • Darene Albanese

    Acclaimed soprano opera singer who performed worldwide.

  • Daysie Decker

    Renowned Hollywood actress known for her roles in classic films.

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September 15, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 15, 1968:

  • Bulgaria - The first day of school.
  • Japan - Respect for the Aged Day before 2003; beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September.
  • The United Kingdom - the British commemorate the Battle of Britain on the day of the last massive Luftwaffe attack in 1940.
  • Also see September 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows.
  • Independence Day from Spain (1821) for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, celebrated everywhere with marches from schoolchildren.
  • In ancient Greece, the second day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the priests of Demeter declared the public start of the rites.
  • In Slovakia - Holyday of the Seven sorrows of Virgin Maria

Observances on September 15, 1968:

  • International Day of Democracy
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September 15, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 15, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 9th and September 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

September 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 9th and September 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - People Got To Be Free
  2. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  3. - Light My Fire
  4. - Born To Be Wild
  5. - 1,2,3 Red Light

September 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

September 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 9th and September 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
  3. - Those Were The Days
  4. - Do It Again
  5. - I Say A Little Prayer

September 15, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

September 15, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 9th and September 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You're All I Need To Get By
  2. - You Met Your Match
  3. - Love Makes A Woman
  4. - Please Return Your Love To Me
  5. - Slip Away

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September 15, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 15, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Funny Girl

Funny Girl

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Anne Francis

Country: United States of America

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Eric Till

Starring: Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Karl Malden, Bob Newhart

The Girls

The Girls

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Mai Zetterling

Starring: Bibi Andersson, Harriet Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Gunnar Björnstrand

Duffy

Duffy

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: James Coburn, James Mason, James Fox, Susannah York

How to Steal the World

How to Steal the World

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sutton Roley

Starring: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Barry Sullivan, Eleanor Parker

September 15, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 15, 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:

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Morgan Neville

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Oliver Parker

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Julia

Julia

Release year: 1968

Country: United States of America

September 15, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 15, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

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"An American classic" was a Newsweek article that defined a generation. "An amazing book" (The New York Times Book Review), and an unflinching portrait Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters and the 1960s.

The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

By:

"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

By:

This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

The Queen'S Confession by Victoria Holt

The Queen'S Confession

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Hardcover 412 pages, including Bibliography "The Queen's Confession", by Victoria Holt

September 15, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 15, 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

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Who was the US President on September 15, 1968?

On September 15, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 15, 1968?

On September 15, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on September 15, 1968?

On September 15, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about September 15th?

September 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of September. 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 September 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - In twin attacks by islamist militants from eastern burkina faso, nine civilians were killed
  • 2017 - 2017 parsons green bombing. an explosion at london's parsons green tube station caused 29 injuries. scotland yard considers the incident a terrorist attack.
  • 2016 - Through the u.s. justice department, the obama administration seeks a $14 billion fine against deutsche bank for mortgage securities.

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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 September 1968?

September 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday September 15, 1968