Friday August 02, 1968: on this day

August 02, 1968 was the 215th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1968, who was born and died on August 02, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello, I Love You by The Doors), movies (e.g. With Six You Get Eggroll, directed by Howard Morris), TV series (e.g. Best Of Enemies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1968?


August 02, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 215th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1968 can also be written as 8/2/1968 in the US and as 2/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

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August 02, 1968: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 02:54 pm and setting at 12:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Who was born on August 02, 1968?


Famous people born on August 02, 1968:

  • Christiona Freeland

    Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

  • Stefan Effenberg

    Former German football midfielder who played for Bayern Munich and the German national team.

  • Toby Litt

    British author known for his novels and short stories.

  • John Stanier

    American drummer (helmet tomahawk the mark of cain & battles).

  • Sean Groom

    Northford, connecticut -- rower (1996 olympics).

  • Bridgid Coulter
  • Alessandro Giuliani
  • Martin Laamers
  • Russell Latapy
  • Chantal St. Martin
  • Sandra Thigpen
  • Michael Stanco
  • Alice Evans
  • Marzio Deho

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 17 days old,

or 2902 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20318 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1968?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1968.

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August 02, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1968:

  • Sandro De Feo
  • Melitón Manzanas
  • Ralph Wells

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1968:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1968 was Hello, I Love You by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello, I Love You
  2. - Classical Gas
  3. - Stoned Soul Picnic
  4. - Grazing In The Grass
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man

August 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mony Mony
  2. - Fire
  3. - This Guy's In Love With You
  4. - I Pretend
  5. - Do It Again

August 02, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - Stoned Soul Picnic
  3. - Stay In My Corner
  4. - Here Comes The Judge
  5. - The Horse

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August 02, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

With Six You Get Eggroll

With Six You Get Eggroll

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Howard Morris

Starring: Doris Day, Brian Keith, Pat Carroll, Barbara Hershey

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

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Ellis Miller

Starring: Alan Arkin, Sondra Locke, Chuck McCann, Peter Mamakos

Mr. Freedom

Mr. Freedom

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Klein

Starring: John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Jean-Claude Drouot

August 02, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

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

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

August 02, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

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In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

By:

With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

Testimony Of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony Of Two Men

By:

The lies that they told about Hambledon's brilliant young doctor might be forgotten one day. They could not forgive him for the lies he told them about them.

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.

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.

August 02, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 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

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1968?

On August 02, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1968?

On August 02, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1968?

On August 02, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 August 1968?

August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1968 calendar looked like.

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