Saturday March 02, 1968: on this day

March 02, 1968 was the 62nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 02, 1968, who was born and died on March 02, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 02, 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 2nd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 02, 1968?


March 02, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1968 can also be written as 3/2/1968 in the US and as 2/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

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March 02, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 02, 1968:

  • Ice dance championship at geneva won by towler and ford
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 02, 1968
  • Ussr launches space probe zond 4; fails to leave earth orbit
  • Us air force displays lockheed c-5a galaxy, biggest plane in the world.
  • Baggeridge colliery closes marking the end of over 300 years of coal mining in the black country.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd 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 02, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 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 March 2nd, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

21%

The moon phase on March 02, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 10:26 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 02, 1968?


Famous people born on March 02, 1968:

  • Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.

  • Ammanda Hawkins

    Acclaimed novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Bard Wilkinson

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his work on political corruption.

  • Alon Halevy

    Pioneering researcher in the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Penny "Stamper" Davis in Carlisle

    England; canadian 470 yachter (olympics-1996).

  • Clarence Penn
  • Oleg A Korolev
  • Edward Stierle
  • Rappin' 4-Tay
  • Allan Kuhn
  • Gianluca Ricci
  • Alberto Belsué
  • Chris Hülsbeck
  • Shantel

Whose famous birthday is on March 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 2nd:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Russian politician who succeeded konstantin chernenko to the post of general secretary of communist party.

  • Becky G
    Becky G

    Becky g is a rapper and singer known for her hit songs like 'shower' and 'mayores'.

  • Method Man
    Method Man

    Method man is a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group wu-tang clan and for his solo career, as well as for his acting roles...

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    Jon Bon Jovi

    American singer and the star of bon jovi.

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce dallas howard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the help and jurassic world.

  • Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson

    Rebel wilson is an australian actress and comedian known for her roles in movies such as pitch perfect and bridesmaids.

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • John Irving
    John Irving

    American novelist and best-selling author of many acclaimed novels, including "a prayer for owen meaney," the cider house rules," the hotel...

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


You are 56 years and 17 days old,

or 672 months and 17 days old,

or 2924 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20471 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 02, 1968?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 2nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 02, 1968:

  • Amilia Fawcett

    Renowned for her modernist paintings in the early 20th century.

What famous deaths happened on March 2nd?

Famous deaths on March 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Mercedes McCambridge

    American actress known for her powerful performances in film and radio.

  • Martin Denny
    Martin Denny

    American composer and pianist (d. 2005).

  • Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot

    American actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows.

  • Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott

    American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89.

  • Anita Morris
    Anita Morris

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1943).

  • Joshiah Mwangi Kariuki

    Kenyan politician and businessman who advocated for social justice.

  • Christine de Pizan

    Medieval author and poet known for her feminist writings.

  • Kaisei Kobayashi

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.

  • Reginna Cassola

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

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


Holidays on March 02, 1968:

  • Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders (+Bruges 1127)
  • Church of England - Saint Chad's Day.
  • Texas Independence Day (1836).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Beginning of the Fast (sunrise to sunset fast for 19 days).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness) - First day of the 19th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on March 02, 1968:

  • saint Jovinus
  • Saint Abdalon
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March 02, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 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 02, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 02, 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 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 02, 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 02, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 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 02, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 02, 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 02, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 02, 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 02, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

The bestselling books on March 02, 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 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.

The Instrument by John O'Hara

The Instrument

By:

Fictional novel

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

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.

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

The most popular videogames on March 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

history

Who was the US President on March 02, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 02, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 2nd?

March 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - India-pakistan standoff 2019: indian and pakistani forces attack each other's villages and posts in kashmir, killing at most six civilians and two pakistani soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 ouagadougou attacks: terrorist attack on french embassy and military headquarters in ouagadougou (burkina faso) leaves 28 dead and more than 50 injured.
  • 2017 - Palmyra offensive 2017: the syrian army and its allies recapture palmyra from islamic state of iraq & the levant.

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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.

Saturday March 2, 1968