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July 04, 1968 was the 186th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 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 July 04, 1968, who was born and died on July 04, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 04, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Snake Woman's Curse, directed by Nobuo Nakagawa), TV series (e.g. A Muralha) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 4th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 04, 1968?
- July 04, 1968: What happened on that day?
- July 04, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 04, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 04, 1968?
- July 04, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 04, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- July 04, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 04, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- July 04, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 04, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 04, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 04, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 04, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 04, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on July 04, 1968?
What day of the week was July 04, 1968?
July 04, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 186th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 04, 1968 can also be written as 7/4/1968 in the US and as 4/7/1968 in UK and Europe.
July 04, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 04, 1968:
- Yachtsman alec rose, 59, receives a hero's welcome as he sails into portsmouth, england after his 354-day round-the-world trip.
July 04, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 04, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 4th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 04, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 04, 1968 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 01:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.
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Who was born on July 04, 1968?
Famous people born on July 04, 1968:
- Takoya Nagase
Innovative sculptor renowned for pushing the boundaries of the art form.
- Ia Merabishvili
Former Prime Minister of Georgia.
- Jimin Shin
Award-winning novelist known for his intricate storytelling.
- Ronni Ancona
Scottish screenwriter and actress.
- Cyrus Mistry
Former chairman of Tata Group, a multinational conglomerate.
- Flavio Mascarenhas
Flavio Mascarenhas is a respected biologist known for his research in genetics.
- Delane Jones
Known for creating intricate sculptures using unconventional materials.
- Jack Frost
American guitarist and songwriter (seven witches, the bronx casket co.
- Loville Derek
Nfl running back (denver broncos super bowl 32).
- Mark Lenzi
Huntsville, alabama -- diver (1996 olympics-bronze medalist).
- Derek Loville
Nfl running back (sf 49ers).
- Dan Maffei
Politician.
- Al'bert Pakeev
- Polly Higgins
- Jorge Alcaraz
- Frans Houben
- Simone Sello
- Annabella Stropparo
Whose famous birthday is on July 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 4th:
![George M. Cohan]()
George M. CohanGeorge m. cohan was a prominent american entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer known for his...
![Victoria Abril]()
Victoria AbrilSpanish actress.
![Gertrude Lawrence]()
Gertrude LawrenceAn english actress, singer and dancer, she is also a comedian and singer.
![Eva Marie Saint]()
Eva Marie SaintEva marie saint is an american actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'on the waterfront' and 'north by northwest'.
![Gina Lollobrigida]()
Gina LollobrigidaAfter winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.
![Kurtwood Smith]()
Kurtwood SmithKurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.
![Alessio Boni]()
Alessio BoniItalian actor.
![Tahar Rahim]()
Tahar RahimHe is a french-agerian actor who won the cesar award for best actress for his role as "a prophet" written by jacques audiard.
![Viviane Romance]()
Viviane RomanceFrench actress, on-screen since 1931.
![Jenny Seagrove]()
Jenny SeagroveBorn in malaysia as the daughter of an indonesian businessman, she is a british actress.
July 04, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 9 months old,
or 669 months and 21 days old,
or 2912 weeks
or 20384 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 04, 1968?
There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 04, 1968.
July 04, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 04, 1968:
- Burley Coulter
Burley Coulter was a respected politician who served his country with dedication.
- Reginald Percy Mills
What famous deaths happened on July 4th?
Famous deaths on July 4th:
![Eva Gabor]()
Eva GaborHungarian-american actress, youngest of three glamorous european immigrants to hollywood.
![Eric Sykes]()
Eric SykesEnglish actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).
![Brenda Joyce]()
Brenda JoyceAmerican actress (born 1917).
![Gaby Morlay]()
Gaby MorlayFrench actress in film.
![Evelyn Keyes]()
Evelyn KeyesPort arthur, texas -- actress (adventure to martin eden).
![Anne Shirley]()
Anne ShirleyActress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer.
- Marri Curie
Renowned physicist and chemist known for her pioneering research on radioactivity.
- Jersei Curie
Pioneering research on radioactivity and Nobel Prize winner.
- Thomos Jefferson
Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
July 04, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 04, 1968:
- Filipino-American Friendship Day
- In astronomy, the approximate date of Earth's aphelion.
- United States and Denmark - Independence Day (1776)
July 04, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 04, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 1st and July 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 04, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.
July 04, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
- Cliff Nobles - The Horse
- The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
- Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love
- Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
July 04, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.
July 04, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Equals - Baby Come Back
- Des O'Connor - I Pretend
- OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
- Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
- Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone
July 04, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1968 was I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.
July 04, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
- Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
- Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
- Aretha Franklin - Think
July 04, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 04, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Snake Woman's Curse
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Nobuo Nakagawa
Starring: Yukiko Kuwahara, Yukie Kagawa, Seizaburô Kawazu, Kô Nishimura
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
Charly
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Ralph Nelson
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney
Country: United States of America
Targets
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Tim O'Kelly, Boris Karloff, Nancy Hsueh, James Brown
July 04, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
A Muralha
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Carlos Araujo
Showtime
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Tom Dey
What Maisie Knew
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Scott McGehee
O Estranho Mundo de Zé do Caixão
Release year: 1968
July 04, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 04, 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
In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!
Tell Me How Long The Train'S Been Gone
By: James Baldwin
Leo Proudhammer, an actor at the peak of his theatrical career is almost struck by a heart attack. Baldwin shows how Baldwin navigates the ambiguity between life and death.
The Confessions of Nat Turner
By: William Styron
The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...
The Naked Ape
By: Desmond Morris
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.
The French Chef Cookbook
By: Julia Child
The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.
July 04, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 04, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on July 04, 1968?
On July 04, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 04, 1968?
On July 04, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 04, 1968?
On July 04, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 4th?
July 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of July. 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 July 4th, such as:
- 2019 - Sanctions against iran: royal marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to baniyas, syria. the vessel is suspected of carrying iranian crude oil and breaching eu sanctions. robert macaire, the ambassador of the united kingdom to iran is summoned to tehran for the incident. iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli security forces clash with bedouin residents of khan al-ahmar in west bank as israeli bulldozers prepare for demolition. on may 24, the supreme court of israel decided that residents of the village could be expelled, although such relocation is illegal under international humanitarian law.
- 2017 - Ten people are killed and dozens injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in dhaka in bangladesh.
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 July 1968?
July 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
