Tuesday February 06, 1968: on this day

February 06, 1968 was the 37th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 06, 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 06, 1968, who was born and died on February 06, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 06, 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 6th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 06, 1968?


February 06, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 37th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1968 can also be written as 2/6/1968 in the US and as 6/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 06, 1968: What happened on that day?


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February 06, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 06, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th 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 06, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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February 06, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 06, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 01:42 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 06, 1968?


Famous people born on February 06, 1968:

  • Akira Yamaoka

    Known for composing the music for the 'Silent Hill' video game series.

  • Adolfo Valencia

    Colombian footballer.

  • Richard Newbill

    Wlaf linebacker (london monarchs).

  • Malika Mahfoud in Copenhagen

    Denmark; golfer (gippsland women amateur).

  • Cătălin Crișan
  • Elke Sleurs
  • Piergiorgio Bontempi
  • Santa Scorese
  • Patrick Lemarié
  • Roberto Onofri
  • Boris Preti
  • Deni Qaysumov

Whose famous birthday is on February 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 6th:

  • Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan

    American politician.

  • Zsa Zsa Gabor
    Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Zsa zsa gabor was a hungarian-born actress known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages.

  • Mamie Van Doren
    Mamie Van Doren

    Mamie van doren is an american actress, singer, and sex symbol known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s films.

  • Crystal Reed
    Crystal Reed

    Crystal Reed is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Gotham.

  • Natalie Cole
    Natalie Cole

    American singer, noted family, and the daughter of nat "king", cole, a popular music entertainer from the '50s.

  • Tom Brokaw
    Tom Brokaw

    American broadcast journalist and writer.

  • Rip Torn
    Rip Torn

    American actor, director of stage and screen, emmy-winning, oscar-nominated leading actor and character player in more than 50 tv and movie...

  • Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell

    American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer.

  • David Hayter
    David Hayter

    American voice actor.

  • Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart

    American actor.

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February 06, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 13 days old,

or 2928 weeks

or 20496 days old,

if you were born on February 06, 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 06, 1968?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 06, 1968.

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February 06, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 06, 1968:

  • C Montague Shaw

    Actor (buck rogers planet outlaws), died at 85.

  • Giuseppe Borrelli
  • Nick Adams

What famous deaths happened on February 6th?

Famous deaths on February 6th:

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    American actor, producer, and humanitarian (b. 1914).

  • James Whitmore
    James Whitmore

    American actor who plays on film and stage.

  • Philip Carey
    Philip Carey

    American actor on stage, film, and television.

  • Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen

    Tunbridge wells (england) -- actor (never say never again).

  • Irwin Corey
    Irwin Corey

    American comedian and actor (b. 1914).

  • Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols

    Actress (confessions of a window cleaner), dead at 78.

  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Lata mangeshkar is an indian playback singer known for her melodious voice and extensive contribution to indian music.

  • Arthur Ashe

    American tennis player and civil rights activist, the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

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February 06, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 06, 1968:

  • Bob Marley Day in Rastafarianism (Jamaica and Ethiopia)
  • Waitangi Day (National Holiday) in New Zealand
  • Sami National Day (known as Lapps; in Finland and Scandinavia)

Observances on February 06, 1968:

  • International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Saints celebrated on February 06, 1968:

  • Saint Amandus, Apostle of the Franks
  • Saint Vedastus (+540)
  • Saint Dorothea, patron saint of florists
  • Saint Paul Miki
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February 06, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 06, 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 06, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 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 06, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 06, 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:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - Green Tambourine
  3. - Spooky
  4. - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
  5. - Chain Of Fools

February 06, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 06, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 06, 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:

  1. - The Mighty Quinn
  2. - Everlasting Love
  3. - Bend Me Shape Me
  4. - Am I That Easy To Forget
  5. - She Wears My Ring

February 06, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 06, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 06, 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:

  1. - Chain Of Fools
  2. - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
  3. - I Wish It Would Rain
  4. - We're A Winner
  5. - Back Up Train

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February 06, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 06, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sol Madrid

Sol Madrid

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton

Starring: David McCallum, Stella Stevens, Telly Savalas, Ricardo Montalban

Inspector Clouseau

Inspector Clouseau

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Bud Yorkin

Starring: Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo, Barry Foster

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

Planet of the Apes

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 06, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 06, 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 Herbs

The Herbs

Release year: 1968

Les atomistes

Les atomistes

Release year: 1968

Murheenlaakso

Murheenlaakso

Release year: 1968

February 06, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 06, 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

A Modern Priest Looks At His Outdated Church

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#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.

Report From Iron Mountain by Leonard C. Lewin

Report From Iron Mountain

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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.

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...

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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

February 06, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 06, 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 February 06, 1968?

On February 06, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 06, 1968?

On February 06, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 06, 1968?

On February 06, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 6th?

February 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: there were two aftershocks that struck anchorage, alaska. the first was a magnitude of 4.1 and the second was a magnitude of 3.7. they occurred 23 minutes later.
  • 2018 - 2018 hualien earthquake. multiple earthquakes including one of magnitude 6.4, struck near hualien city in taiwan. over 250 people are also injured and at least 9 are killed. many structures were damaged in the aftermath.
  • 2017 - Sinai insurgency: at least 14 isil militants were killed in an egyptian army raid on central sinai.

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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 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.

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