Monday March 11, 1968: on this day
About March 11th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: Anti-Zionist Clandestine Radio Voice of El Assifa starts transmitting
- Day of the week: March 11th, 1968 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Terrence Howard, Johnny Knoxville
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding
- #1 UK song: Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim
- Popular movie: The Bride Wore Black directed by François Truffaut
More about March 11th, 1968? See below for more news and curiosities on March 11th, 1968.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 11, 1968?
- March 11, 1968: What happened on that day?
- March 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 11, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 11, 1968?
- How old is someone born on March 11, 1968?
- March 11, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- March 11, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- March 11, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 11, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 11, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 11, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 11, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 11, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on March 11, 1968?
What day of the week was March 11, 1968?
March 11, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 11, 1968 can also be written as 3/11/1968 in the US and as 11/3/1968 in UK and Europe.
March 11, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 11, 1968:
- Anti-zionist clandestine radio voice of el assifa starts transmitting
- Otis redding posthumously receives gold record for "(sittin' on) the dock of the bay".
- Dmitri shostakovich completes his 12th string quartet.
- U.s. president lyndon b. johnson mandates that all computers purchased by the federal government support the ascii character encoding.lyndon b. johnson (march 11, 1968). memorandum approving the adoption by the federal government of a standard code for information interchange. ''the american presidency project''. accessed 2008-04-14.
- Mauritius achieves independence from british rule.
March 11, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?
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March 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 11, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 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.
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Birth chart on this day
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March 11, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 11, 1968 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 March 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:24 pm and setting at 05:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.
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Who was born on March 11, 1968?
Famous people born on March 11, 1968:
- Vandella Frost
Pioneering chemist known for her research in nanotechnology.
- Mclain Fitzgerald
Mclain Fitzgerald is a business executive who has held leadership roles at several Fortune 500 companies.
- Lisa Loeb
American actress and singer liz and lisa is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from the usa.
- Jenny Offill
Acclaimed for her novels 'Dept.
- Takao Osawa
Japanese actor.
- Stéphane Bédard
Canadian politician and lawyer.
- John Barrowman
Actor (peter fairchild-central park west).
Whose famous birthday is on March 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 11th:
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Terrence HowardTerrence howard is an american actor known for his roles in films such as hustle & flow and iron man.
![Johnny Knoxville]()
Johnny KnoxvilleAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and stunt performer.
![Thora Birch]()
Thora BirchAmerican actress.
![Anton Yelchin]()
Anton YelchinAnton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.
![Alex Kingston]()
Alex KingstonAlex kingston is an english actress known for her role as river song in the tv series doctor who.
![Sam Donaldson]()
Sam DonaldsonAmerican television newscaster, anchor, reporter, and anchor.
![Sandra Milo]()
Sandra MiloTunisian-italian actress.
![Jeffrey Nordling]()
Jeffrey NordlingAmerican actor.
![Peter Berg]()
Peter BergAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Cheryl Lynn]()
Cheryl LynnAmerican singer-songwriter.
How old is someone born on March 11, 1968?
Someone born on March 11, 1968 is:
56 years 2 months old,
or 674 months and 26 days old,
or 2934 weeks and 3 days old,
or 20541 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 1968?
There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 11, 1968.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
March 11, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on March 11th?
Famous deaths on March 11th:
![Betty Hutton]()
Betty HuttonBattle creek, michigan -- actress (greatest show on earth).
![Geraldine Farrar]()
Geraldine FarrarAmerican singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano.
![Vince Edwards]()
Vince EdwardsBrooklyn, new york -- actor (ben casey and matt lincoln, firehouse).
- Exander Fleming
Discovered penicillin.
- Sherburne Burnham
Known for his discovery of numerous double stars.
- Lokelani Kauanoe
Hawaiian activist and politician known for her advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights.
- Gearold Farnsworth
Gearold Farnsworth was an American inventor who is best known for his pioneering work in the development of electronic television.
- Eveleigh Nash
Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.
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March 11, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 11, 1968:
- Zambia - Youth Day.
- Blessed Auria
- Lesotho - Moshoeshoe Day.
- Lithuania - Reestablishment of Lithuania's Independence.
- United States - Johnny Appleseed Day, 311 Day
- Blessed John Righi
Saints celebrated on March 11, 1968:
- Saint Rosina
- Saint Alberta
- Saint Vindician
March 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 11, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.
March 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
- Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
- First Edition - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)
March 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.
March 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Esther & Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella
- Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Legend Of Xanadu
- Tom Jones - Delilah
- The Move - Fire Brigade
- Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
March 11, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.
March 11, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- The Impressions - We're A Winner
- The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
- Sam & Dave - I Thank You
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
March 11, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 11, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 11, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 11, 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:
Ich - Axel Caesar Springer
Release year: 1968
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Release year: 1968
March 11, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 11, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Gabriel Hounds
By: Mary Stewart
It's all a great adventure when Christy Mansel bumps into Charles in Damascus. They decide to go on a wild adventure, being rich and impetuous young people.
March 11, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 11, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on March 11, 1968?
On March 11, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 11, 1968?
On March 11, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 11, 1968?
On March 11, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 11th?
March 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of March. 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 March 11th, such as:
- 2019 - Battle of baghuz fawqani: international military intervention against isil. us-backed syrian forces resume offensive on baghuz, the last enclave under isil control in syria.
- 2018 - 2017-18 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone hola made landfall in new zealand.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 40 people are killed, most of them shia iraqi pilgrims. more than 100 were injured in twin bombings in damascus' bab al-saghir.
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 March 1968?
March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
