Thursday June 06, 1968: on this day

June 06, 1968 was the 158th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 06, 1968, who was born and died on June 06, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 06, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Rosemary's Baby, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 6th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 06, 1968?


June 06, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 158th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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June 06, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 06, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Who was born on June 06, 1968?


Famous people born on June 06, 1968:

  • Navid Negahban
    Navid Negahban

    Navid negahban is an iranian-american actor known for his roles in the tv series homeland and the film american sniper.

  • Ravindra Jadeja

    Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

  • Dominique Boeuf

    Dominique boeuf is a retired french jockey known for his successful career in horse racing.

  • Thor Gjermund Eriksen

    Norwegian journalist and media executive.

  • Daniela Schmidt

    German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party.

  • Steven Johnson

    Author.

  • Brian Wright

    Stillwater, oklahoma -- canadian tour golfer (1991 nm open-2nd).

  • Craig Roberts

    Everett (washington) -- canadian freestyle wrestler of 68 kg (1996 olympics).

  • Francois Avard

    Canadian scenarist and writer.

  • Alan Licht

    American journalist, composer, and guitarist.

  • Edwin Vurens

    Dutch soccer player (fc twente).

  • M. J. Hyland

    Author.

  • Oliver Blume
  • Steven Berlin Johnson
  • Nenad Marković
  • Francesco Pedone
  • Kimiko Shiratori

Whose famous birthday is on June 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 6th:

  • Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti

    Paul giamatti is an american actor known for his versatile roles in both film and television, including his acclaimed performances in...

  • Sandra Bernhard
    Sandra Bernhard

    American comedian, tall, thin, aggressive, hip, and manic.

  • Robert Englund
    Robert Englund

    American actor.

  • Colin Quinn
    Colin Quinn

    American comedian and actor, he is also a co-host of "remote control" on mtv.

  • Maria Montez
    Maria Montez

    Dominican-french actress (b. 1912).

  • Jack Kilmer
    Jack Kilmer

    Movie actor.

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Harvey Fierstein
    Harvey Fierstein

    Harvey Fierstein is a Tony Award-winning actor and playwright known for his work in theater and film.

  • Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs

    Jason isaacs is an english actor known for his roles in the harry potter film series as lucius malfoy and in the tv series the oa and star...

  • Ellie Kendrick
    Ellie Kendrick

    Tv actress.

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


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 13 days old,

or 2910 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20375 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 06, 1968?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 06, 1968:

  • Randolph Churchill

    British Conservative Member of Parliament.

  • Robert Kennedy

    American politician and younger brother of President John F. Kennedy, known for his advocacy of civil rights and social justice.

  • Robert F Kennedy (Senator-Democrat-New York)

    Los angeles, california, usa: 42 years old, gunshot wounds.

  • Franklin C Fry

    Us minister (world rad of church).

  • Kâzım Özalp
  • Randolph Frederick Churchill

What famous deaths happened on June 6th?

Famous deaths on June 6th:

  • Jean Harlow
    Jean Harlow

    Jean Harlow was a popular American film actress known for her roles in the 1930s.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Barry Sullivan
    Barry Sullivan

    American film actor (b. 1912).

  • Olive Tell
    Olive Tell

    American singer and actress (d. 1951).

  • Sophie Stewart
    Sophie Stewart

    Actress (as you like it), dies at the age of 69.

  • Larry Blyden
    Larry Blyden

    American actor and host of game shows, best known for his performances on broadway and hosting the game show what's my line?.

  • John Macdonald

    First Prime Minister of Canada.

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


Holidays on June 06, 1968:

  • Memorial Day - South Korea.
  • Doomsday (weekday)
  • Queensland Day.
  • National holiday of Sweden.
  • D-Day landings - Europe.
  • Bonza Bottler Day - USA.
  • National Yo-yo Day - USA.

Observances on June 06, 1968:

  • Russian Language Day
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June 06, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 06, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 3rd and June 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

June 06, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mrs. Robinson
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - This Guy's In Love With You
  4. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  5. - Mony Mony

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Girl
  2. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  3. - Honey
  4. - A Man Without Love
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1968 was Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  2. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  3. - Think
  4. - Tighten Up
  5. - Does Your Mama Know About Me

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

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

Rosemary's Baby

Rosemary's Baby

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer

Country: United States of America

Petulia

Petulia

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill

Chubasco

Chubasco

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Allen H. Miner

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

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Me Mammy

Me Mammy

Release year: 1968

Starring: Milo O'Shea, Anna Manahan, Yootha Joyce

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

The bestselling books on June 06, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

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 Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

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).

Tunc by Lawrence Durrell

Tunc

By:

One scientist discovers that his famed invention can lead to dangerous outcomes. Felix Charlock's scientific genius and his unique invention are unrivalled. Merlin, an obscure and mysterious international company, hires Felix to join his family.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

By:

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

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

The most popular videogames on June 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

history

Who was the US President on June 06, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 06, 1968?

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

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What is special about June 6th?

June 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of June. 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 June 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to reuters, a source close to the matter told them that elliott management, a hedge fund firm, is looking to buy barnes & noble's storied bookseller for $476 million.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: after seven years of closure, the syrian government reopens homs-hama highway.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 herat bombing - an explosion occurred near herat's police station and a mosque, killing at most ten people.

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history

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 June 1968?

June 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1968 calendar looked like.

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