Saturday June 01, 1968: on this day

June 01, 1968 was the 153rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 01, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 01, 1968, who was born and died on June 01, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 01, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. What Maisie Knew) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 1st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 01, 1968?


June 01, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1968 can also be written as 6/1/1968 in the US and as 1/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

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June 01, 1968: What happened on that day?


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June 01, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 01, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st 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 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 01, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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June 01, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on June 01, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 01, 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 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:47 am and setting at 12:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Who was born on June 01, 1968?


Famous people born on June 01, 1968:

  • Jason Donovan
    Jason Donovan

    Terence and sue donovan are the sons of an australian actor, musician, and well-known family.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American plane crash, he was killed on pan am flight 103 that exploded above scotland on 12/21/1988.

  • Samuel Barathay

    French rower, winner of the atlantic olympics bronze medal in rowing coxless with michel andrieux 7/27/1996.

  • Apoorva Lakhia

    Indian film director known for his work in Bollywood.

  • Matthias Rust

    Famously landed a Cessna aircraft in Red Square in 1987.

  • Karen Mulder

    Dutch model.

  • Susan Jones

    Welsh politician.

  • Mark Gonzales

    American skateboarder.

  • Yui Natsukawa

    Japanese actress.

  • Jeff Hackett

    London, england -- nhl goalie for the chicago blackhawks.

  • Larry Centers

    Nfl running back (arizona cardinals).

  • Ronan Leaustic
  • Stefan Minkwitz
  • Brian Oliver
  • Sam Pam
  • William Stravato

Whose famous birthday is on June 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 1st:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Walt Whitman
    Walt Whitman

    Walt whitman was an american poet known for his influential work 'leaves of grass', which celebrated the human spirit and individuality.

  • Amy Schumer
    Amy Schumer

    Amy schumer is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as her outspoken and often controversial humor.

  • Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman

    He was an american actor who won the academy award for best supporting actor in 2005 for his role as million dollar baby.

  • Mario Cimarro
    Mario Cimarro

    Cuban-american singer and actor.

  • Sarah Wayne Callies
    Sarah Wayne Callies

    Sarah wayne callies is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'prison break' and 'the walking dead'.

  • Jennifer Coolidge
    Jennifer Coolidge

    American comedian and actress, best known for her role as "stifler’s mom", which is a prominent part in american pie films.

  • Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith

    American actor, singer, and tv actor.

  • Pat Boone
    Pat Boone

    American actor and singer who sold 18,000,000 records before he turned 24.

  • Norman Foster
    Norman Foster

    Foster and partners was founded by baron foster of thames bank english architect.

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June 01, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 18 days old,

or 2911 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20380 days old,

if you were born on June 01, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 01, 1968?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 01, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 01, 1968.

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June 01, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 01, 1968:

  • Helen Keller

    American educator, lecturer, author and lecturer for the blind and deaf.

  • André Laurendeau

    Canadian journalist, playwright, and politician (d. 1968).

  • [Johan] Erik Lindegren

    Swedish poet / interpreter dies at 57.

  • Charles Howard McIlwain
  • Giovanni Fusco
  • Ettore Mazzoleni
  • Guglielmo Marconi
  • Jesse D. Hampton

What famous deaths happened on June 1st?

Famous deaths on June 1st:

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Richard Greene
    Richard Greene

    Plymouth, england -- actor (adventures of robin hood).

  • Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall

    Actor (buck rogers held for ransom), is killed at 91.

  • Howard Ralston
    Howard Ralston

    Actor (pollyana).

  • Mary Kornman
    Mary Kornman

    Actress (desert trail swing it professor), is killed at 57.

  • Daniel Burnham

    American architect of note.

  • Miniya Shabazz

    American civil rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X..

  • Diamond Lil

    Diamond Lil is a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Liylah Shabazz

    American human rights activist and daughter of Malcolm X..

  • Floyed Bennett

    Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

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June 01, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 01, 1968:

  • Samoa - Independence Day 1962.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Carna.
  • Children's Day in some countries.
  • Commemoration of Justin Martyr (Anglican).
  • Kenya Madaraka Day 1963.
  • Tunisia - Constitution Day / Victory Day 1959.
  • The Ascension in Eastern Christianity.
  • Nirvana of Buddhists.

Observances on June 01, 1968:

  • Global Day of Parents
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June 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 01, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

June 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mrs. Robinson
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - A Beautiful Morning
  4. - Tighten Up
  5. - Honey

June 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

June 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Girl
  2. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  3. - Honey
  4. - A Man Without Love
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man

June 01, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1968 was Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

June 01, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  2. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  3. - Tighten Up
  4. - Cowboys To Girls
  5. - Does Your Mama Know About Me

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June 01, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 01, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

Killer Adios

Killer Adios

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Primo Zeglio

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel

Country: Italy

Hang 'Em High

Hang 'Em High

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley

Country: United States of America

Memories of Underdevelopment

Memories of Underdevelopment

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés

Bandolero!

Bandolero!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

June 01, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 01, 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:

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Release year: 1968

Nice Time

Nice Time

Release year: 1968

June 01, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 01, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

By:

Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

June 01, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 01, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

history

Who was the US President on June 01, 1968?

On June 01, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 01, 1968?

On June 01, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 01, 1968?

On June 01, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 1st?

June 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight officers were killed when a suicide bomber drove a humvee and detonated it with explosives in front of a security building.
  • 2018 - Brazil's economy: pedro parente, brazil petrobras's head, resigns amid protests over diesel fuel prices.
  • 2017 - Marawi crisis: the philippine defense secretary delfin lorenzana announced the death of ten marawi soldiers as a result a "friendly fire” airstrike.

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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.

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