Saturday December 28, 1968: on this day
About December 28th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: KVOF (KUDO, now KWBB) TV channel 38 in SF, CA (IND) 1st broadcast
- Day of the week: December 28th, 1968 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Maggie Smith, Denzel Washington
- 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
More about December 28th, 1968? See below for more news and curiosities on December 28th, 1968.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 1968?
- December 28, 1968: What happened on that day?
- December 28, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 1968?
- How old is someone born on December 28, 1968?
- December 28, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 28, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 1968?
What day of the week was December 28, 1968?
December 28, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 1968 can also be written as 12/28/1968 in the US and as 28/12/1968 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 28, 1968:
- Kvof (kudo, now kwbb) tv channel 38 in sf, ca (ind) 1st broadcast
- Israeli assault on beirut airport.
- 100,000 attend miami pop festival, florida.
- 57th davis cup: usa beats australia in adelaide (4-1).
December 28, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 28, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th 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 28, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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December 28, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 1968 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:30 pm and setting at 02:45 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 28, 1968:
- Dejean Nkurunziza
Dejean Nkurunziza is a Burundian politician who has served as the President of Burundi since 2015.
- Akihiko Hoshide
Japanese astronaut and engineer.
- Jozef Dano in Skalica
Czechoslovakia; hockey forward (team slovakia 1998).
- Darrick Brownlow
Nfl linebacker (washington redskins).
- Jennifer Palmquest in Wilmot
South dakota, usa; miss south dakota-america (1991).
- Brian Steen Nielsen
- Mike Orlando
- Andrew Páez
- Massimo Parisi
- José Luis Santamaría
- Michael Hopkins
- Jole Santelli
- Malcolm Gets
- Axel Jang
- Laurence Modaine-Cessac
- Akihiko Hoshide (星出 彰彦)
- Sidney Gavignet
- Élder Herrera
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
- Maggie Smith
An acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
- Denzel Washington
American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
- Sienna Miller
Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
- John Legend
Award-winning musician and songwriter.
- Joe Manganiello
Tv actor.
- Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress.
- Seth Meyers
American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
- Vanessa Ferlito
American actress.
- Nichelle Nichols
American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
- Hildegard Knef
German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
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How old is someone born on December 28, 1968?
Someone born on December 28, 1968 is:
55 years 5 months old,
or 665 months and 9 days old,
or 2892 weeks and 5 days old,
or 20249 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1968?
There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
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 December 28, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1968.
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December 28, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1968:
- David Ogilvy
12th earl of airlie, scottish peer, soldier and courtier (b. 1893).
- Fernando Giudicelli
- Ettore Colla
- XII conte di Airlie David Ogilvy
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
- Debbie Reynolds
American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
- Jerry Orbach
American actor and singer (d. 2004).
- Florence Lawrence
Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
- Joseph Ruskin
American actor and producer (d. 2013).
- Rose Marie
American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
- William Demarest
Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
- Kiel Martin
Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 1968:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 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 28, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 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 28, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 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 28, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 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 28, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 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 28, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 28, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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 28, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 28, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 28, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 28, 1968?
On December 28, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1968?
On December 28, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1968?
On December 28, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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.