Saturday June 08, 1968: on this day
About June 8th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: 1st reduced-gravity golf game is played on the Moon
- Day of the week: June 8th, 1968 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Mamoru Miyano, Julianna Margulies
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel
- #1 UK song: Young Girl by Union Gap
- Popular movie: Rosemary's Baby directed by Roman Polanski
More about June 8th, 1968? See below for more news and curiosities on June 8th, 1968.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 08, 1968?
- June 08, 1968: What happened on that day?
- June 08, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 08, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 08, 1968?
- How old is someone born on June 08, 1968?
- June 08, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- June 08, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- June 08, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 08, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 08, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 08, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 08, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on June 08, 1968?
What day of the week was June 08, 1968?
June 08, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 160th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 08, 1968 can also be written as 6/8/1968 in the US and as 8/6/1968 in UK and Europe.
June 08, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 08, 1968:
- 1st reduced-gravity golf game is played on the moon
- Bermuda adopts its constitution
- Gary puckett and union gap release lady will power
- New colonial constitution for bermuda adopted.
- Robert f. kennedy's funeral takes place at the basilica of st. patrick's cathedral, new york city.
- James earl ray, an escaped american convict, is arrested in london, england, and charged with the assassination of civil rights leader martin luther king, jr.
- Don drysdale pitches a record 58th consecutive scoreless inning.
- James earl ray is arrested for the assassination of martin luther king jr.
- James earl ray, the man who assassinated martin luther king jr. is arrested at london heathrow airport.
June 08, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?
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June 08, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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June 08, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 08, 1968 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 03:55 am.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.
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Famous people born on June 08, 1968:
- Rob Ray
Belleville, ontario -- nhl left wing (buffalo sabres).
- Sharon Shannon
Irish traditional musician.
- Dave Mlicki
Cleveland, ohio -- pitcher (ny mets).
- Ludovico Scarfiotti
Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:
- Mamoru Miyano
Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...
- Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.
- Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...
- Dimple Kapadia
Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.
- Joan Rivers
American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.
- Nancy Sinatra
American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.
- Lauren Gottlieb
Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...
- Torrey DeVitto
Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.
- Maria Menounos
American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.
How old is someone born on June 08, 1968?
Someone born on June 08, 1968 is:
55 years 11 months old,
or 671 months and 29 days old,
or 2921 weeks and 5 days old,
or 20452 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1968?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 08, 1968.
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June 08, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 08, 1968:
- Ludovico Scarfiotti
Italian race car driver (d. 1968).
- Elizabeth Enright
American illustrator and author (d. 1968).
What famous deaths happened on June 8th?
Famous deaths on June 8th:
- Eunice Gayson
Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.
- Bertice Reading
Dutch actress moon in the gutter.
- Andrew Jackson
7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.
- Anthony Bourdain
Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...
- Cloria Bourdain
Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.
- Donaldson Baxter
Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.
- Bubber Miley
Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.
- Daysie Bray
Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.
June 08, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 08, 1968:
- World Ocean Day.
- Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
- Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
- Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
- Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
- Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
- Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
- Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
- Syria, virgin (at Troyes)
Saints celebrated on June 08, 1968:
- Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
- Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
- Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
- Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
- saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
June 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 08, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 3rd and June 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.
June 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- Tommy James and the Shondells - Mony Mony
June 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.
June 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
- Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man
June 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1968 was Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.
June 08, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
- Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
- Aretha Franklin - Think
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - Does Your Mama Know About Me
June 08, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 08, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 08, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 08, 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:
June 08, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 08, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
June 08, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 08, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on June 08, 1968?
On June 08, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1968?
On June 08, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 08, 1968?
On June 08, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 8th?
June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
- 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.
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 June 1968?
June 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.