Sunday October 06, 1968: on this day

October 06, 1968 was the 280th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 06, 1968, who was born and died on October 06, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Finian's Rainbow, directed by Francis Ford Coppola), TV series (e.g. Fantastic Voyage) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 06, 1968?


October 06, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 280th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1968 can also be written as 10/6/1968 in the US and as 6/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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The moon phase on October 06, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:33 pm and setting at 08:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1968.

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Who was born on October 06, 1968?


Famous people born on October 06, 1968:

  • Peter McNeeley

    American pro athlete, heavyweight boxer, known as american pro athletes, also known as american heavyweight boxer, known as "hurricane.

  • Dominique A (singer)

    Dominique a is a french singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and innovative musical style.

  • Mel Robbins

    Mel Robbins is a renowned motivational speaker known for her TEDx talk and best-selling book 'The 5 Second Rule.

  • Bob May

    American actor (born 1939).

  • Bjarne Goldbæk

    Danish sportscaster and footballer.

  • Dominique A

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Reggie Hanson
  • Hugo Pérez
  • Safet Hadžić
  • Tom Brislin
  • Renan Bilek
  • Xavier Escaich
  • Dominique A (Dominique Ané
  • Julián Arango

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 13 days old,

or 2893 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20253 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 06, 1968?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 06, 1968:

  • Phyllis Nicolson

    English mathematician and physicist (b. 1917).

  • Gerard de Kruijff
  • Iosif Petschovschi
  • Ibrahim Moustafa

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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


Holidays on October 06, 1968:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  3. - Fire
  4. - Little Green Apples
  5. - Girl Watcher

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Those Were The Days
  2. - Jesamine
  3. - Little Arrows
  4. - Lady Willpower

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  2. - You're All I Need To Get By
  3. - Slip Away
  4. - Special Occasion
  5. - Please Return Your Love To Me

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

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

Finian's Rainbow

Finian's Rainbow

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Tommy Steele, Don Francks

Country: United States of America

Barbarella

Barbarella

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg, Milo O'Shea

Country: United States of America

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

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Release year: 1968

Directed by: George A. Romero

Starring: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Morgan Neville

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Oliver Parker

Pohádky z mechu a kapradí

Pohádky z mechu a kapradí

Release year: 1968

Starring: Jirina Bohdalová

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

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

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

By:

He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

The Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson

The Case Against Congress

By:

This vintage hardcover is enhanced by the decorative dustjacket. The jacket has some wear from being stored on the edges. The book is bright and clean inside.

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.

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

By:

This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 06, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 6th?

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

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 October 1968?

October 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 6, 1968