Friday December 27, 1968: on this day
About December 27th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: Apollo 8 returns to Earth.
- Day of the week: December 27th, 1968 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Salman Khan, Gérard Depardieu
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye
- Popular movie: Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell directed by Melvin Frank
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 27, 1968?
- December 27, 1968: What happened on that day?
- December 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 27, 1968?
- How old is someone born on December 27, 1968?
- December 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- December 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- December 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 27, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on December 27, 1968?
What day of the week was December 27, 1968?
December 27, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 27, 1968 can also be written as 12/27/1968 in the US and as 27/12/1968 in UK and Europe.
December 27, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 27, 1968:
- Apollo 8 returns to earth.
- Apollo program: apollo 8 splashes down in the pacific ocean, ending the first orbital manned mission to the moon.
- North central airlines flight 458 crashes at o'hare international airport, killing 28.
December 27, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 27, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 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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December 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 27, 1968 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 December 27, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:09 pm and setting at 01:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.
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Famous people born on December 27, 1968:
- Jean-Pierre Wafflard
American wrestler who participated in the atlanta olympics 1996 in greco roman wrestling at the under-82kg class.
- Dean Palmer in Tallahassee
Florida, usa; infielder (texas rangers).
- David di Nota
- Francesca Nunzi
- Massimo Rastelli
- Luigi Bruschelli
- Giancarlo Filippini
- Rob Moore
- Ljubomir Geraskov
- Diego el Cigala
Whose famous birthday is on December 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 27th:
- Salman Khan
He is an indian film producer, actor and tv personality.
- Gérard Depardieu
French actor with a rugged, heavy-set face, great charisma, and a gift to comedy.
- Marlene Dietrich
German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.
- Emilie de Ravin
Australian actress.
- Michel Piccoli
French actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2020).
- Eva LaRue
American actress and model.
- Heather O'Rourke
American child actress (b. 1975).
- Maryam d'Abo
English actor and producer.
- Aaron Stanford
American actor.
- Irene Handl
London, england -- actress (riding high, morgan).
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How old is someone born on December 27, 1968?
Someone born on December 27, 1968 is:
55 years 4 months old,
or 664 months and 26 days old,
or 2890 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20236 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 1968?
There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 27, 1968.
December 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 27, 1968:
- Ermanno Roveri
- Glauco Servadei
- Betty Loh Ti
- Romano Rinesi
- Giuseppe Botti
- Victor Ernest Shelford
- Edmund Clifton Stoner
- Giuseppe Greco
What famous deaths happened on December 27th?
Famous deaths on December 27th:
- Carrie Fisher
American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...
- Benazir Bhutto
A pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam.
- Hoagy Carmichael
Hoagy carmichael was an american composer known for writing and performing popular songs such as 'stardust' and 'georgia on my mind'.
- Alan Bates
British actor, stage and screen.
- George Roy Hill
American film director (born in 1922).
- Gearldene Heath
Renowned golfer who achieved great success in the sport.
- Jaan Kross
Estonian writer and journalist known for his novels and essays.
- Farooq Sheikh
Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter (b. 1948).
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December 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 27, 1968:
- The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
- R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist
Observances on December 27, 1968:
- International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
December 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 27, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
- Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
- Classics IV - Stormy
December 27, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 27, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- The Temptations - Cloud Nine
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
- Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
- Clarence Carter - Too Weak To Fight
December 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 27, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 27, 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:
December 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 27, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 27, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 27, 1968?
On December 27, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1968?
On December 27, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 27, 1968?
On December 27, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 27th?
December 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of December. 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 December 27th, such as:
- 2018 - At least 19 people have been killed in street battles between antigovernment protesters and riot officers in sudan, with two policemen among them. hundreds more are also injured. amnesty international estimates that 37 people have died in the fighting.
- 2017 - War in donbass ii, minsk ii: ukraine exchanging hundreds of prisoners with donetsk people's republic (luhansk people's republic)
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: government forces attempt to capture a houthi-controlled area in bayhan district. this is at the border of shabwa, marib and shabwa provinces. at least 28 houthi militants were killed and 12 yemeni soldiers were wounded.
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 December 1968?
December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.