Wednesday March 06, 1968: on this day

March 06, 1968 was the 66th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 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 March 06, 1968, who was born and died on March 06, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 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. Angelique and the Sultan, directed by Bernard Borderie), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 06, 1968?


March 06, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 66th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1968 can also be written as 3/6/1968 in the US and as 6/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

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March 06, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 6th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 09:42 am and setting at 01:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Who was born on March 06, 1968?


Famous people born on March 06, 1968:

  • Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly

    Moira kelly is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the cutting edge and chaplin, as well as her portrayal of karen roe...

  • Sol Kyung-Gu

    South Korean actor known for his versatile performances in films and television dramas.

  • Carla McGhee in Peoria

    Illinois, usa; american basketball forward (olympics-gold-1996).

  • Mara Maravilha

    Brazilian entertainer, who was a model for playboy magazines and later had a tv program for children.

  • Marty Morgan in Minneapolis

    Minnesota, usa; 180.

  • Nicole Avant

    Diplomat.

  • Michael Romeo

    American guitarist and songwriter (symphony x).

  • Connie Britton in Boston

    Massachusetts, usa; actress (nikki-spin city).

  • Russell Butler Dandenong in Victoria

    Australia; diver (olympics 28th-1988, 1996).

  • Carla McGhee
  • Masanori Sanada
  • Laura Canali
  • Vincent Gale
  • Tony Gill
  • Igor' Kolyvanov
  • Carlos Mac Allister
  • Oktay Mahmuti
  • Sunaree Rachasima

Whose famous birthday is on March 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 6th:

  • Shaquille O'Neal
    Shaquille O'Neal

    American actor, rapper, and actor, who is 7'01" and 303 lbs.

  • Gabriel García Márquez
    Gabriel García Márquez

    Columbian short story writer and novelist who won the nobel prize for literature 1982.

  • Andrzej Wajda
    Andrzej Wajda

    Suwalki (poland) -- director (ashes & diamonds and lotna).

  • Connie Britton
    Connie Britton

    American singer, actress and producer.

  • Tom Arnold
    Tom Arnold

    American comedian and actor, an actor in constant motion.

  • Alan Greenspan
    Alan Greenspan

    American financier and chairman of federal reserve system, one of the most influential economists in the 20th century.

  • John Stossel
    John Stossel

    American journalist, stossle was the pioneer of consumer reporting on tv.

  • Lou Costello
    Lou Costello

    Paterson, new jersey -- actor / comedian (abbott and costello).

  • Alan Davies
    Alan Davies

    English comedian, actor and screenwriter.

  • Frankie Howerd
    Frankie Howerd

    Actor (carry on doctor up the front), dead at 70.

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


You are 56 years and 13 days old,

or 672 months and 13 days old,

or 2923 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20467 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 06, 1968?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 6th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 06, 1968:

  • Isa Krejci

    Composer dies at 63.

  • Joseph Martin Jr

    Speaker of the house, at the age of 83.

  • Ettore Baranzini
  • Josephine Verstille Nivison
  • Léon Mathot
  • Josephine Hopper

What famous deaths happened on March 6th?

Famous deaths on March 6th:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

  • Nelson Eddy
    Nelson Eddy

    American baritone singer and actor.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews

    Kent, england -- actor.

  • Frances Dee
    Frances Dee

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Margaret Dumont
    Margaret Dumont

    American actress (d. 1965).

  • Henry Wilcoxon
    Henry Wilcoxon

    Dominican-american actor and producer (b. 1905).

  • George Formby
    George Formby

    English singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

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


Holidays on March 06, 1968:

  • In Ghana, - The National independence day.
  • Casimir Pulaski Day in Illinois (2006, first Monday of March).
  • In 2004, the Jewish holiday of Purim begins.

Saints celebrated on March 06, 1968:

  • Saint Chrodegang
  • Saint Fridolin
  • Saint Coleta of Ghent
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March 06, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 06, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 4th and March 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - I Wish It Would Rain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 1968 was We're A Winner by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We're A Winner
  2. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  3. - I Wish It Would Rain
  4. - There Was A Time
  5. - I Thank You

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

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

Angelique and the Sultan

Angelique and the Sultan

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Bernard Borderie

Starring: Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein, Jean-Claude Pascal, Jacques Santi

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

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea

Country: United States of America

Stay Away, Joe

Stay Away, Joe

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Tewksbury

Starring: Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Starparade

Starparade

Release year: 1968

Starring: Rainer Holbe, James Last

Les dossiers de l'agence O

Les dossiers de l'agence O

Release year: 1968

I ragazzi di padre Tobia

I ragazzi di padre Tobia

Release year: 1968

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

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

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 President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

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.

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...

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

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.

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 06, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 06, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 6th?

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

  • 2019 - At least two people are killed by flooding in indonesia's citarum river.
  • 2018 - Kamwina nsapu rebellion: according to the un refugee agency, more than 900,000.00 people have been displaced as a result of fighting between government forces and militias in central dr congo since 2016.
  • 2017 - Myanmar's internal conflict: at least 30 people were killed in an attack by the myanmar national democratic alliance army (laukkai) on several government buildings, police and military installations. four other police officers were also taken hostage.

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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 March 1968?

March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Wednesday March 6, 1968