Thursday February 29, 1968: on this day
About February 29th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: 1st pulsar announced
- Day of the week: February 29th, 1968 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Ja Rule, Tony Robbins
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim
- Popular movie: Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 29, 1968?
- February 29, 1968: What happened on that day?
- February 29, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 29, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 29, 1968?
- How old is someone born on February 29, 1968?
- February 29, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- February 29, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- February 29, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 29, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 29, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 29, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 29, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on February 29, 1968?
What day of the week was February 29, 1968?
February 29, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 60th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 29, 1968 can also be written as 2/29/1968 in the US and as 29/2/1968 in UK and Europe.
February 29, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 29, 1968:
- 1st pulsar announced
- Us ends regular flights with nuclear bombs.
- National advisory commission on civil disorders (kerner commission) reports against racism and demands aid given to blacks.
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
February 29, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 29, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 29, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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February 29, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 29, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:19 am and setting at 08:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.
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Famous people born on February 29, 1968:
- Frank Woodley
Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.
- Dana Carlsen
Dana carlsen is an american comedian, actor, and television host, best known for his work on saturday night live and for voicing various...
- Eugene Volokh
Professor of law at the UCLA School of Law and founder of the Volokh Conspiracy blog.
- Ronne Rasmussen
Danish politician who served as Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities.
- Chucky Brown
American basketball player: served as forward for the milwaukee bucks, and nine other national basketball association teams over ten years.
- Howard Tayler
American author and illustrator.
- Bryce Paup
American football player and coach.
- Pete Fenson
American curler.
- Gareth Farr
New zealand composer and percussionist.
- Chucky Brown NBA forward (Houston Rockets
Atlanta hawks).
- Simon Toyne
Writer.
- Bryce Paup NFL linebacker (Green Bay Packers
Buffalo bills).
- Cary Conklin
Nfl quarterback (san francisco 49ers).
- Dana Schweiger
Ex-model and entrepreneur.
- Luis Barroso Gómez
- Grillo Villegas
Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:
- Ja Rule
Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.
- Tony Robbins
Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.
- Michèle Morgan
French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...
- Dennis Farina
Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.
- Dinah Shore
American entertainer.
- Alex Rocco
Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).
- Antonio Sabato
Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...
- Joss Ackland
London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").
- Jimmy Dorsey
Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).
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How old is someone born on February 29, 1968?
Someone born on February 29, 1968 is:
56 years 3 months old,
or 675 months and 8 days old,
or 2936 weeks
or 20552 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1968?
There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 29, 1968.
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February 29, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 29, 1968:
- Tore Ørjasæter
Norwegian poet and educator (b. 1886).
- Lena Blackburne
American baseball manager and player (born 1886).
What famous deaths happened on February 29th?
Famous deaths on February 29th:
- Davy Jones
English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).
- Dieter Laser
German actor (b. 1942).
- Joycelin Bates
Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.
- Dalma Döbrentei
Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.
- Jerome Lawrence
American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.
- Edith Wake
Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.
- Ramon Casas
Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.
- Ina Coolbrith
Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.
- Pat Garrett
U.
- Dennis Danell
American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).
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February 29, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 29, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.
February 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
- Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
February 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.
February 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. 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
February 29, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.
February 29, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
- The Impressions - We're A Winner
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - There Was A Time
- The Hesitations - Born Free
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
February 29, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 29, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 29, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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:
February 29, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 29, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 29, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 29, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 29, 1968?
On February 29, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1968?
On February 29, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 29, 1968?
On February 29, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 29th?
February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of February. 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 February 29th, such as:
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
- 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.
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 February 1968?
February 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.