Friday March 01, 1968: on this day

March 01, 1968 was the 61st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 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 March 01, 1968, who was born and died on March 01, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Romeo and Juliet, directed by Franco Zeffirelli), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 01, 1968?


March 01, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 61st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1968 can also be written as 3/1/1968 in the US and as 1/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

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March 01, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on March 1st, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 01, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 09:24 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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Who was born on March 01, 1968?


Famous people born on March 01, 1968:

  • Kalden Gyatso

    Renowned Tibetan author known for his works on Tibetan culture and spirituality.

  • Fayne Sharma

    Fayne Sharma is a highly respected business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their strategic goals.

  • Jodiann Goldstein

    Jodiann Goldstein is a renowned business consultant and author who specializes in strategic planning.

  • Garo Ghazarian

    Garo Ghazarian is an Armenian-American politician and member of the California State Senate.

  • Azra Kohen

    Bestselling Turkish author known for her mystery and thriller novels.

  • Cable Pulver

    Australian politician known for his work in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

  • Davide Rossi

    Italian computer scientist and professor known for his contributions to computer vision and machine learning.

  • Ruel Marcial

    Filipino politician and former mayor of Naga City.

  • Darren Griffin

    Darren Griffin is a geneticist known for his contributions to the study of chromosomes and reproductive biology.

  • Salil Ankola

    Indian actor and cricketer.

  • Dave Zuniga in Worland

    Wyoming, usa.

  • Vincenzo Diglio

    Italian actor, director, and teacher of theatre.

  • Per Johansen

    Norwegian drummer (close erase).

  • Camelia Macoviciuc
  • Dario Deidda
  • Eloy Fritsch
  • Oleksandr Krykun
  • Sergej Ljačov
  • Marco Merlo

Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

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


You are 56 years and 18 days old,

or 672 months and 18 days old,

or 2924 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20472 days old,

if you were born on March 01, 1968.

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

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 01, 1968:

  • Harbour Fraser

    Harbour Fraser was a renowned author known for his captivating novels.

  • G v d Vring

    Writer.

  • Georg von der Vring

    German painter (camp lafayette) dies at 78.

  • Joseph O'Dea
  • Maurice Verdonck

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

  • Saharah Emerson

    Saharah Emerson was an acclaimed American novelist whose works often delved into the complexities of family dynamics and the human...

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


Holidays on March 01, 1968:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 1968:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 1968:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 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).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 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.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 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:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. - I Wish It Would Rain
  5. - Simon Says

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 01, 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:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 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.

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

The R&B music chart on March 01, 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:

  1. - I Wish It Would Rain
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - There Was A Time
  4. - Born Free
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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

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

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea

Country: United States of America

Stay Away, Joe

Stay Away, Joe

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Tewksbury

Starring: Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

The Scalphunters

The Scalphunters

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Telly Savalas, Ossie Davis

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Release year: 1968

Starring: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden

Country: United States of America

Beryl Reid Says Good Evening

Beryl Reid Says Good Evening

Release year: 1968

Spavajte mirno

Spavajte mirno

Release year: 1968

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

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

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...

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

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.

The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

An unprecedented crisis... President Jeremy Haines, like many of his predecessors, is weighed down with the solemn duties and danger posed by both the Soviet Union (China) and the United States.

Anyone Can Make A Million by Morton Shulman

Anyone Can Make A Million

By:

Encouragement to help you get started on your entrepreneurial journey. . .

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 01, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 01, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. 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 March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

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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 March 1968?

March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1968 calendar looked like.

Friday March 1, 1968