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April 04, 1968 was the 95th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 04, 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 April 04, 1968, who was born and died on April 04, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 04, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding), movies (e.g. The Charge of the Light Brigade, directed by Tony Richardson), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 4th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 04, 1968?
- April 04, 1968: What happened on that day?
- April 04, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 04, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 04, 1968?
- April 04, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 04, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- April 04, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 04, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- April 04, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 04, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 04, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 04, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 04, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on April 04, 1968?
What day of the week was April 04, 1968?
April 04, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 95th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 04, 1968 can also be written as 4/4/1968 in the US and as 4/4/1968 in UK and Europe.
April 04, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 04, 1968:
- Education of hyman kaplan opens at alvin theater nyc for 28 performances
- Apollo 6 launched atop saturn v rocket; unmanned.
- Reverend martin luther king jr, civil rights leader, is assassinated by a sniper's bullet in memphis, tennessee, usa, at age 39.
- Apollo program: nasa launches apollo 6.
- Aek athens bc becomes the first greek team to win the european basketball cup.
- Martin luther king jr. is assassinated by james earl ray at a motel in memphis, tennessee.
April 04, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 04, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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April 04, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 04, 1968 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 01:17 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.
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Who was born on April 04, 1968?
Famous people born on April 04, 1968:
- Xenia Seeberg
German actress.
- Jesús Rollán
Spanish water polo player (d. 2006).
- Andre Bowden
Wlaf linebacker (frankfurt galaxy).
- Jesus Miguel Rollan Prada
Spanish water polo player (d.2006).
- Steve Hood
- Mariangela Barbanente
- Roberto Colciago
- Umberto Gentiloni
Whose famous birthday is on April 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 4th:
![Heath Ledger]()
Heath LedgerAustralian actor.
![Natasha Lyonne]()
Natasha LyonneNatasha lyonne is an american actress known for her roles in the american pie film series and the netflix series orange is the new black.
![Maya Angelou]()
Maya AngelouAmerican performer and prolific writer, poet and autobiographer.
![Christine Lahti]()
Christine LahtiVersatile actress known for her work in film and television.
![Marguerite Duras]()
Marguerite DurasAuthor of more than 70 books and plays, plus adaptations for cinema, by south vietnamese-french authors.
![Anthony Perkins]()
Anthony PerkinsAmerican actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).
![Bernard Campan]()
Bernard CampanHe is a french actor and director.
![Jill Scott]()
Jill ScottJill Scott is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress known for her soulful music and powerful vocals.
![Craig Nelson]()
Craig NelsonCraig nelson is an american tv actor known for his role as hayden fox in the tv series 'coach'.
![Hugo Weaving]()
Hugo WeavingAustralian actor known for roles in 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
April 04, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 56 years and 16 days old,
or 672 months and 16 days old,
or 2924 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20470 days old,
if you were born on April 04, 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 April 04, 1968?
There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 4th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 04, 1968.
April 04, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 04, 1968:
- Martin Luther King
Jr.
- Mylez Kennedy
Mylez Kennedy was an American civil rights leader who was assassinated while supporting a sanitation workers' strike in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Erno Crisa
- Assis Chateaubriand
- Jérôme Besnard
What famous deaths happened on April 4th?
Famous deaths on April 4th:
![Gloria Swanson]()
Gloria SwansonGloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.
![Faith Domergue]()
Faith DomergueAmerican actress (d. 1999).
![Ginny Simms]()
Ginny SimmsAmerican singer and actress known for her radio and film appearances.
![Edgar Buchanan]()
Edgar BuchananActor (uncle joe -petticoat junction), is killed at 77.
![Priscilla Lane]()
Priscilla LaneUnited states -- actresses (arsenic & old lace).
![Al Lewis]()
Al LewisAmerican songwriter (born in 1901).
![Jacqueline Logan]()
Jacqueline LoganSilent film actress, dies at the age of 78.
![Brad Johnson]()
Brad JohnsonActor (annie oakley), dies at age 56.
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April 04, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 04, 1968:
- Blessed Alice (d. 1105)
- Lesotho - Heroes' Day
- Taiwan and Hong Kong - Children's Day
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- World Rat Day
- International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Saints celebrated on April 04, 1968:
- Saint Hildebert of Ghent (died 752)
- Saint Isidore of Seville, patron saint of the internauts
April 04, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 04, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 1st and April 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 04, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.
April 04, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- The Monkees - Valleri
- The Delfonics - La - La Means I Love You
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
April 04, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.
April 04, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Cliff Richard - Congratulations
- Tom Jones - Delilah
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
- The Beatles - Lady Madonna
April 04, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.
April 04, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
- The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
- Sam & Dave - I Thank You
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
April 04, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 04, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Tony Richardson
Starring: Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Harry Andrews
Country: United States of America
The Story of a Three-Day Pass
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Melvin Van Peebles
Starring: Harry Baird, Pierre Doris, Christian Marin, Nicole Berger
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
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
2001: A Space Odyssey
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter
Country: United States of America
April 04, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 04, 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:
Dream House
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
The Unloved
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Samantha Morton
Drei Frauen im Haus
Release year: 1968
Starring: Magda Schneider, Heinz Engelmann, Christin Thorn, Werner Stock
The First Lady
Release year: 1968
April 04, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 04, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Between Parent And Child
By: Haim G. Ginott
Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.
The Economics Of Crisis
By: Eliot Janeway
This could have been called "The War Behind the War", as it concerns the policy of management of the economy during WW II.
Gipsy Moth Circles The World
By: Francis Chichester
Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933
The Double Helix
By: James Watson
This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).
The President'S Plane Is Missing
By: Robert J. Serling
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.
April 04, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 04, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on April 04, 1968?
On April 04, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1968?
On April 04, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 04, 1968?
On April 04, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 4th?
April 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of April. 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 April 4th, such as:
- 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-present), 2019 western libya offensive. the libyan national army continues to advance on tripoli, the capital of libya. they have captured gharyan with little resistance. general khalifa haitar ordered the lna's seize of tripoli. this prompted the tripoli-based presidential council (which is responsible for general mobilization) to call for a general mobilization.
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: shin bet and israeli defence forces announce that eleven members of the palestinian islamic jihad terrorist group off gaza's coast were arrested. they are suspected of plotting an attack against the israeli navy.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 83 people are killed and many more injured in a toxic gas attack allegedly carried out by syrian warplanes. (the globe and mail).
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 April 1968?
April 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
