Thursday August 08, 1968: on this day

August 08, 1968 was the 221st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 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 August 08, 1968, who was born and died on August 08, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello, I Love You by The Doors), movies (e.g. Stolen Kisses, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Best Of Enemies) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 08, 1968?


August 08, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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August 08, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1968:

August 08, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on August 08, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:36 pm and setting at 07:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Who was born on August 08, 1968?


Famous people born on August 08, 1968:

  • Kyira Phillips

    Veteran news anchor and correspondent with a focus on international affairs.

  • Lyly Liu

    Contemporary Chinese painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Aldo Calderón van Dyke

    Honduran journalist (d. 2013).

  • Huey Morgan

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (fun love criminals).

  • Yvie Burnett

    Scottish soprano.

  • Abey Kuruvilla

    Indian cricketer and coach.

  • Matthew Lane

    Wellington, new zealand -- nike golfer (1991 south australian open-4th).

  • Aldo van Dyke

    Honduran journalist (d. 2013).

  • Suzy Hamilton

    Us 1500m runner in the olympic 1500m.

  • Jimmy Jean-Louis
    Jimmy Jean-Louis
  • Florin Prunea
  • Serafina Cannatà
  • Marco Grassi

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • 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...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 11 days old,

or 2901 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20312 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 08, 1968?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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


Holidays on August 08, 1968:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1968 was Hello, I Love You by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello, I Love You
  2. - Classical Gas
  3. - Stoned Soul Picnic
  4. - Grazing In The Grass
  5. - People Got To Be Free

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mony Mony
  2. - Fire
  3. - This Guy's In Love With You
  4. - I Pretend
  5. - Do It Again

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stay In My Corner
  2. - Stoned Soul Picnic
  3. - Grazing In The Grass
  4. - (Love Is Like A) Baseball Game
  5. - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)

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

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

Stolen Kisses

Stolen Kisses

Release year: 1968

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Delphine Seyrig, Michael Lonsdale

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

With Six You Get Eggroll

With Six You Get Eggroll

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Howard Morris

Starring: Doris Day, Brian Keith, Pat Carroll, Barbara Hershey

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Ellis Miller

Starring: Alan Arkin, Sondra Locke, Chuck McCann, Peter Mamakos

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

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

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

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

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

The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

Testimony Of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony Of Two Men

By:

The lies that they told about Hambledon's brilliant young doctor might be forgotten one day. They could not forgive him for the lies he told them about them.

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 French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

By:

"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...

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

The most popular videogames on August 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 August 08, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1968?

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

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What is special about August 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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 August 1968?

August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1968 calendar looked like.

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