Friday August 16, 1968: on this day
About August 16th, 1968, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1968 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Cameron, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: People Got To Be Free by The Rascals
- #1 UK song: Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells
- Popular movie: How Sweet It Is! directed by Jerry Paris
More about August 16th, 1968? See below for more news and curiosities on August 16th, 1968.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1968?
- August 16, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1968?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 1968?
- August 16, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1968?
What day of the week was August 16, 1968?
August 16, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1968 can also be written as 8/16/1968 in the US and as 16/8/1968 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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August 16, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 03:41 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.
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Famous people born on August 16, 1968:
- Clovis Cornillac
French actor in television, film and theater.
- Aravind Kejriwal
Aravind Kejriwal is an Indian politician who is the current Chief Minister of Delhi and the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party.
- Karine Le Marchand
Karine le marchand is a french television presenter known for hosting the popular reality tv show 'l'amour est dans le pré' (love is in the...
- Wolfgang Tillmans
Contemporary photographer known for his diverse body of work.
- Andy Milder
American actor.
- Mateja Svet
Slovenian alpine skier.
- Arnaldo Ferreira
- Emanuele Cani
- Andrea Ferrante
- Jodi Evans
- Dmitrij Charin
- Slaviša Jokanović
- Giuseppe Chinè
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
- James Cameron
James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
- Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
- Angela Bassett
Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
- Steve Carell
Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
- Pierre Richard
French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
- Rumer Willis
American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
- Cam Gigandet
Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
- Vanessa Carlton
Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
- Julie Newmar
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.
How old is someone born on August 16, 1968?
Someone born on August 16, 1968 is:
55 years 9 months old,
or 669 months and 7 days old,
or 2909 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20369 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1968?
There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 16, 1968.
August 16, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1968:
- Luis Gianneo
Composer dies at 71.
- Nikolaj Fёdorovič Sadkovič
- Ichiya Kumagae
- Tina Pica
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
- Elvis Presley
American pop singer.
- Margaret Mitchell
American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
- Peter Fonda
American actor, screenwriter, and producer.
- Stewart Granger
Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
- Amanda Blake
American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
- Phil Leeds
American actor (d. 1998).
- William Windom
American actor (d. 2012).
- Anna Kashfi
Actress from india-america (d. 2015).
- Louis Jouvet
French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
- John Hurley
At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
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August 16, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1968:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
- The Doors - Hello, I Love You
- Mason Williams - Classical Gas
- Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
- Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
August 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
- Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
- Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
- Des O'Connor - I Pretend
- The Beach Boys - Do It Again
August 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 16, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dells - Stay In My Corner
- The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
- Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
- The Intruders - (Love Is Like A) Baseball Game
- Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
August 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 16, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:
August 16, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 16, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 16, 1968?
On August 16, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1968?
On August 16, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1968?
On August 16, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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 August 1968?
August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.