Thursday October 03, 1968: on this day

October 03, 1968 was the 277th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 03, 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 03, 1968, who was born and died on October 03, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 03, 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 3rd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 03, 1968?


October 03, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 277th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1968 can also be written as 10/3/1968 in the US and as 3/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 03, 1968: What happened on that day?


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October 03, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 03, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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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 03, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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October 03, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 03, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 04:49 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 03, 1968?


Famous people born on October 03, 1968:

  • Tommy Wiseau
    Tommy Wiseau

    Tommy wiseau is a mysterious and enigmatic director best known for creating the cult classic film 'the room'.

  • Renji Murata

    Renji Murata is a renowned manga artist known for his detailed and dynamic illustrations.

  • Elaynah Winters

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theater.

  • Kamalei Chang

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

  • Icey Mowery

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

  • Greg Foster

    American basketball player: jazz, center.

  • Allyson Y. Schwartz

    Allyson Y. Schwartz is a former member of the U.S.

  • Paul Crichton

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Donald Sild

    Estonian javelin thrower.

  • Marko Rajamäki

    Finnish manager and footballer.

  • Marco Roelofsen

    Soccer player (sc heerenveen).

  • Elisabetta Ferracini

    Italian tv host; mara venier's daughter.

  • Giorgia Seren Gay
  • Nik Zupančič
  • Nadia Calviño
  • Helmut Gabriel
  • Gary Owers

Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Lena Headey
    Lena Headey

    Lena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Chubby Checker
    Chubby Checker

    Chubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Bud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.

  • Shannyn Sossamon
    Shannyn Sossamon

    American actress, dancer, and musician.

  • Clémence Poésy
    Clémence Poésy

    French actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.

  • Neve Campbell
    Neve Campbell

    Neve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.

  • Ruggero Raimondi
    Ruggero Raimondi

    Ruggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.

  • Gore Vidal
    Gore Vidal

    American playwright, critic and novelist.

  • Carmen Russo
    Carmen Russo

    Genoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).

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October 03, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 16 days old,

or 2893 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20256 days old,

if you were born on October 03, 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 03, 1968?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 03, 1968.

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October 03, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 1968:

  • Giorgio Agostinelli

What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?

Famous deaths on October 3rd:

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Ronnie Barker
    Ronnie Barker

    British comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.

  • Bruce Paltrow
    Bruce Paltrow

    American film and television producer (born 1943).

  • Zachary Scott
    Zachary Scott

    American actor (b. 1914).

  • Charles Collingwood
    Charles Collingwood

    At 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.

  • Dub Taylor

    Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.

  • Sayward Bowen

    Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.

  • Jarl Kulle

    Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.

  • Malcolm Sargent

    British conductor known for his work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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October 03, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 03, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 03, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 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 03, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 03, 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 03, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 03, 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 03, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 03, 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 03, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 03, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

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The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

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.

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

By:

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.

October 03, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 03, 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 October 03, 1968?

On October 03, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1968?

On October 03, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 03, 1968?

On October 03, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 3rd?

October 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Toys "r" us lenders have cancelled the bankruptcy auction of the brand name and other intellectual properties and instead plan on reviving the babies "r" us and toys "r" us brands.
  • 2017 - Isil releases video footage showing two alleged russian soldiers captured in the syrian civil war. russia, however, denies these claims.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban launch an offensive into kunduz, which they briefly captured last summer. (nine entertainment company now). a bomb in kabul kills one and injures two.

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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.

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Thursday October 3, 1968