Tuesday October 01, 1968: on this day

October 01, 1968 was the 275th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 01, 1968, who was born and died on October 01, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Finian's Rainbow, directed by Francis Ford Coppola), TV series (e.g. Fantastic Voyage) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 01, 1968?


October 01, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1968 can also be written as 10/1/1968 in the US and as 1/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 01, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1968:

  • Night of the living dead premieres in pittsburgh
  • The guyanese government takes over the british guiana broadcasting service (bgbs).
  • Horror film night of the living dead premieres in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, usa.
  • Guyana nationalizes the british guiana broadcasting service, which would eventually become part of the national communications network, guyana.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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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Discover the planets positions on October 1st, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:38 pm and setting at 02:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Who was born on October 01, 1968?


Famous people born on October 01, 1968:

  • Mark Durden-Smith
    Mark Durden-Smith

    British television presenter.

  • Rachel Kushner

    American novelist recognized for her works The Flamethrowers and The Mars Room.

  • Matthew Rycroft

    British diplomat who served as the UK's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

  • Ilona Csáková

    Czech politician and singer who served as a Member of the Czech Parliament.

  • Jay Underwood

    American actor and pastor.

  • Jon Guenther

    American engineer and author.

  • Kevin Griffin

    American producer and guitarist (better than ezra), singer-songwriter.

  • Rob Collard

    English race car driver.

  • Phil de Glanville

    English rugby player.

  • Sacha Biyan

    Canadian journalist and photographer.

  • Greg Briggs

    Nfl safety (dallas cowboys and minnesota vikings).

  • Matt Elliott

    Nfl center/guard (carolina panthers).

  • Kelly Willis
  • Paul Furlong
  • Erik Hochstein
  • Cammy MacGregor
  • Rob Wilson

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 27 days old,

or 2895 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20267 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 01, 1968?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 01, 1968:

  • Romano Guardini

    German catholic priest, writer, and academic.

  • Marcel Duchamp

    French painter (descending an elegator).

  • Carles Fages de Climent

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Hendry Fok

    Hong Kong businessman and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 1st

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


Holidays on October 01, 1968:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1968:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  3. - Fire
  4. - Little Green Apples
  5. - Girl Watcher

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Those Were The Days
  2. - Jesamine
  3. - Little Arrows
  4. - Lady Willpower

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  2. - You're All I Need To Get By
  3. - Slip Away
  4. - Special Occasion
  5. - Please Return Your Love To Me

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

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

Finian's Rainbow

Finian's Rainbow

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Tommy Steele, Don Francks

Country: United States of America

Barbarella

Barbarella

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg, Milo O'Shea

Country: United States of America

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

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Release year: 1968

Directed by: George A. Romero

Starring: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Morgan Neville

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Oliver Parker

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

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

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

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

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This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

The Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson

The Case Against Congress

By:

This vintage hardcover is enhanced by the decorative dustjacket. The jacket has some wear from being stored on the edges. The book is bright and clean inside.

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

By:

"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 01, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 01, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 1st?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

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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 October 1968?

October 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1968 calendar looked like.

Tuesday October 1, 1968