Thursday June 20, 1968: on this day
About June 20th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: Jim Hines becomes first person to run 100 metres in under 10 seconds.
- Day of the week: June 20th, 1968 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Nicole Kidman, Lionel Richie
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert
- #1 UK song: Young Girl by Union Gap
- Popular movie: Commandos directed by Armando Crispino
More about June 20th, 1968? See below for more news and curiosities on June 20th, 1968.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 20, 1968?
- June 20, 1968: What happened on that day?
- June 20, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 20, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 20, 1968?
- How old is someone born on June 20, 1968?
- June 20, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- June 20, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- June 20, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 20, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 20, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on June 20, 1968?
What day of the week was June 20, 1968?
June 20, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 20, 1968 can also be written as 6/20/1968 in the US and as 20/6/1968 in UK and Europe.
June 20, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 20, 1968:
- Jim hines becomes first person to run 100 metres in under 10 seconds.
- Austin currie, member of parliament (mp) at stormont in northern ireland, along with others, squats a house in caledon to protest discrimination in housing allocations.
June 20, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?
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June 20, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th 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 20, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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June 20, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 20, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 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 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:00 am and setting at 04:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.
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Famous people born on June 20, 1968:
- Tonya Kinzinger
Tonya kinzinger is a french-american actress and dancer, best known for her role as jessica in the french tv series 'sous le soleil'.
- Robert Rodríguez
Robert rodríguez is a filmmaker known for directing action-packed and visually stunning movies such as 'desperado' and 'sin city'.
- Rogina Ndayishimiye
Rogina Ndayishimiye is a Burundian politician and member of the Burundian National Assembly.
- Jon Glaser
Jon glaser is an american actor and comedian known for his work on television shows such as parks and recreation and delocated.
- Patrice Alègre
Patrice alègre is a french serial killer who was convicted of multiple murders and sexual assaults in the 1990s.
- Camilla Gibb
Canadian author acclaimed for her novels exploring cultural identity.
- Fred McAfee
Nfl running back (pittsburgh steelers).
- Garry Howe
Wlaf nose tackle (amsterdam admirals).
- Mike McCarthy
Brooklyn, new york -- pursuit bicycle (olympics 1988, 96).
- Samantha Spiro
- Peter Paige
- Mateusz Morawiecki
- RBX
- Alessandro Dalla Salda
- Toshiyuki Kosugi
Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:
- Nicole Kidman
American actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.
- Lionel Richie
Lionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.
- Danny Aiello
Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
- Brian Wilson
American musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...
- Errol Flynn
Australian-american actor.
- John Goodman
American actor.
- Martin Landau
He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.
- Audie Murphy
American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
- Anne Murray
Canadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.
- Dreama Walker
American actress.
How old is someone born on June 20, 1968?
Someone born on June 20, 1968 is:
55 years 11 months old,
or 671 months and 17 days old,
or 2920 weeks
or 20440 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1968?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 20, 1968.
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June 20, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 20, 1968:
- Rodolph Dirks
Rodolph Dirks was an American cartoonist, best known for creating the comic strip 'The Katzenjammer Kids'.
What famous deaths happened on June 20th?
Famous deaths on June 20th:
- Ina Balin
American actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.
- Estelle Winwood
Actress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.
- Xylan Nova
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Undray Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Clee Harper
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.
- Adaja Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
- Charmeka Johnson
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Muriah Khan
Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Ceria Malam
Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.
- Jimel Johnson
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
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June 20, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 20, 1968:
- American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
- West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
- Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
- UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
- Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
- Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
- Day of The Royal Victorian Order.
Observances on June 20, 1968:
- World Refugee Day
June 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 20, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 17th and June 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.
June 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 17th and June 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
- Richard Harris - MacArthur Park
- Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
- Ohio Express - Yummy Yummy Yummy
- Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love
June 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.
June 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 17th and June 23rd. 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 20, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.
June 20, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 17th and June 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Think
- The Temptations - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
- Jerry Butler - Never Give You Up
- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
June 20, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 20, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 20, 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 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 20, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
June 20, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 20, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on June 20, 1968?
On June 20, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1968?
On June 20, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 20, 1968?
On June 20, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 20th?
June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
- 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.
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.