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February 05, 1968 was the 36th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 05, 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 February 05, 1968, who was born and died on February 05, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Sol Madrid, directed by Brian G. Hutton), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 05, 1968?
- February 05, 1968: What happened on that day?
- February 05, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 05, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 05, 1968?
- February 05, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 05, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- February 05, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 05, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- February 05, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 05, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 05, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 05, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 05, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on February 05, 1968?
What day of the week was February 05, 1968?
February 05, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 36th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 05, 1968 can also be written as 2/5/1968 in the US and as 5/2/1968 in UK and Europe.
February 05, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 05, 1968:
- Kdtv tv channel 39 in dallas-fort worth, tx (ind) begins broadcasting
- Skater kees verkerk wins olympic gold in the 1500m
February 05, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 05, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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February 05, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 05, 1968 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 12:39 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.
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Who was born on February 05, 1968?
Famous people born on February 05, 1968:
- Marcus Grönholm
Marcus grönholm is a finnish race car driver known for his successful career in the world rally championship, winning two drivers' titles...
- Roberto Alomar
Puerto rican baseball player.
- Chris Barron
Rocker (spin doctors).
- Ey?or Gu?jonsson
Icelandic actor.
- Roberto Alomar in Salinas
Puerto rico; infielder (baltimore orioles).
- Nir Kabaretti
Israeli conductor.
- David Flores
Mexican-american jockey.
- Bobby Brown
Musician.
- Regina Rajchitova
Czechoslovakia: tennis star.
- Eyþór Guðjónsson
Icelandic producer and actor.
- Qasim Melho
Syrian actor.
- Spas Natov
- Peter Woodring
- Will Furrer
- Andreas Aabel
- Héctor Bidoglio
Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:
![Abhishek Bachchan]()
Abhishek BachchanAbhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.
![Laura Linney]()
Laura LinneyAmerican actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Truman Show', 'You Can Count on Me', and 'Ozark'.
![Charlotte Rampling]()
Charlotte RamplingBritish actress.
![William Burroughs]()
William BurroughsAmerican bisexual writer and heroin addict.
![Michael Sheen]()
Michael SheenMichael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films like 'The Queen', 'Frost/Nixon', and 'The Damned United'.
![Jennifer Jason Leigh]()
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.
![Barbara Hershey]()
Barbara HersheyAmerican actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.
![Benoît Jacquot]()
Benoît JacquotFrench screenwriter and film director.
![Jussi Björling]()
Jussi BjörlingSwedish tenor (d. 1960).
![Michael Mann]()
Michael MannAmerican filmmaker.
February 05, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 56 years 2 months old,
or 674 months and 13 days old,
or 2932 weeks and 3 days old,
or 20527 days old,
if you were born on February 05, 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 February 05, 1968?
There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 05, 1968.
February 05, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 05, 1968:
- Luckey Roberts
Composer dies at age 80.
- Enrico Altavilla
- Wanda Krahelska-Filipowicz
- Paul-Marie-André Richaud
- Paul Richaud
What famous deaths happened on February 5th?
Famous deaths on February 5th:
![Christopher Plummer]()
Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
![Kirk Douglas]()
Kirk DouglasAmerican actor.
![Doug McClure]()
Doug McClureAmerican actor.
![Dean Jagger]()
Dean JaggerActor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).
![Thelma Ritter]()
Thelma RitterAmerican actress and singer (d. 1969).
![Franklin Cover]()
Franklin CoverAmerican actor (born 1928).
![George Arliss]()
George ArlissBritish actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.
![Dolores Moran]()
Dolores MoranActress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.
![Gwili Andre]()
Gwili AndreActress (no other woman roar of the dragon).
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February 05, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 05, 1968:
- Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.
Saints celebrated on February 05, 1968:
- Saint Bertolf
February 05, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 05, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.
February 05, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
- The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
- Classics IV - Spooky
- John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
- Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
February 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.
February 05, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
- Love Affair - Everlasting Love
- Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me
- Engelbert Humperdinck - Am I That Easy To Forget
- Solomon King - She Wears My Ring
February 05, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.
February 05, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
- The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
- The Impressions - We're A Winner
- Al Greene & The Soul Mate's - Back Up Train
February 05, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 05, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sol Madrid
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Brian G. Hutton
Starring: David McCallum, Stella Stevens, Telly Savalas, Ricardo Montalban
Inspector Clouseau
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Bud Yorkin
Starring: Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo, Barry Foster
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
Planet of the Apes
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Country: United States of America
February 05, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Samantha Morton
The Herbs
Release year: 1968
Les atomistes
Release year: 1968
Murheenlaakso
Release year: 1968
February 05, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 05, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church
By: James J. Kavanaugh
#1 on the NY Times Bestseller List. Europeans called it "A Protest of Love" because JK wrote from the heart in order to save the Churches. He separated mythological traditions and the historical truths they veiled.
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.
Nicholas And Alexandra
By: Robert K. Massie
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 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...
Report From Iron Mountain
By: Leonard C. Lewin
This 1960s satire makes convincing claims to be a government document about the negative effects of post-Cold War peace upon American society, economy, and society.
February 05, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 05, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on February 05, 1968?
On February 05, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1968?
On February 05, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 05, 1968?
On February 05, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 5th?
February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
- 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),
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 February 1968?
February 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
