Monday April 08, 1968: on this day

April 08, 1968 was the 99th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1968, who was born and died on April 08, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Speedway, directed by Norman Taurog), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1968?


April 08, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 99th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1968 can also be written as 4/8/1968 in the US and as 8/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

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April 08, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1968:

  • 40th academy awards postponed to april 10th due to death of m l king
  • New socialist constitution of east germany takes effect
  • Wkpi tv channel 22 in pikeville, ky (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Czechoslovakia cernik government forms.
  • Boac flight 712 catches fire shortly after take off. as a result of her actions in the accident, barbara jane harrison is awarded a posthumous george cross, the only gc awarded to a woman in peacetime.
  • Bureau of narcotics and dangerous drugs (under department of justice) (bndd) created.

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April 08, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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April 08, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:13 pm and setting at 03:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Who was born on April 08, 1968?


Famous people born on April 08, 1968:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Patricia Girard-Léno

    Patricia girard-léno is a french former athlete known for her achievements in the heptathlon and long jump.

  • Rosario Lopez

    Neuroscientist known for her groundbreaking research on brain plasticity.

  • Avi Lewis

    Canadian journalist known for his work on documentaries and progressive activism.

  • Tracy Grammer

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (dave carter & tracy grammer).

  • Don Davey

    Nfl defensive tackle (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Shawn Fonteno

    Voice actor.

  • Patricia Arquette in New York City

    New york, usa: actress (ed wood nightmare on elm street 3).

  • Susana Harp

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

  • Mary Pickford
    Mary Pickford

    Canadian-american actress.

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April 08, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 21 days old,

or 2920 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20444 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1968?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1968.

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April 08, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1968:

  • Barbara Jane Harrison

    Air stewardess (born1945).

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 8th

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April 08, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1968:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1968:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. - Cry Like A Baby
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Congratulations
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Lady Madonna

April 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  2. - La - La - Means I Love You
  3. - If You Can Want
  4. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  5. - I Got The Feelin'

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April 08, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Speedway

Speedway

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby, Gale Gordon

Country: United States of America

Vengeance

Vengeance

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Antonio Margheriti

Starring: Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Werner Pochath, Paolo Gozlino

Satanik

Satanik

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Piero Vivarelli

Starring: Magda Konopka, Julio Peña, Umberto Raho, Luigi Montini

Country: Italy

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

April 08, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Les demoiselles de Suresnes

Les demoiselles de Suresnes

Release year: 1968

Late Night Horror

Late Night Horror

Release year: 1968

April 08, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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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.

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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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.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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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

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

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The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

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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).

April 08, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 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 April 08, 1968?

On April 08, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1968?

On April 08, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1968?

On April 08, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 1968?

April 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday April 8, 1968