Sunday December 08, 1968: on this day

December 08, 1968 was the 343rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 08, 1968, who was born and died on December 08, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Child by Diana Ross and the Supremes), movies (e.g. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, directed by Ken Hughes), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 08, 1968?


December 08, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1968 can also be written as 12/8/1968 in the US and as 8/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 10:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Who was born on December 08, 1968?


Famous people born on December 08, 1968:

  • Philippe Katerine
    Philippe Katerine

    French singer who started his career in 1991.

  • Mike Mussina

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Joy Reid

    Joy Reid is a well-known journalist and television host.

  • Doriano Romboni

    Italian motorcycle racer (b. 1968).

  • Michael Cole

    American professional wrestling commentator.

  • Wendi Deng Murdoch

    Businesswoman.

  • Mike Mussina in Williamsport

    Pennsylvania, usa; pitcher (baltimore orioles).

  • Elena Centemero
  • Philippe Katerine (Philippe Blanchard
  • Michael Cole «Mike» Mussina

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

  • Matthias Schoenaerts
    Matthias Schoenaerts

    Belgian actor known for his roles in films like 'Rust and Bone' and 'The Danish Girl'.

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


You are 55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 11 days old,

or 2884 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20190 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 08, 1968?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • Imagine John Lennon

    Legendary member of The Beatles and solo artist, known for songs like 'Imagine'.

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


Holidays on December 08, 1968:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1968 was Love Child by Diana Ross and the Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Child
  2. - Hey Jude
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  5. - Who's Making Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lily The Pink
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
  4. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  5. - 1-2-3 O'Leary

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1968 was Who's Making Love by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Who's Making Love
  2. - Love Child
  3. - Always Together
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - For Once In My Life

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

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

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ken Hughes

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill

Country: United States of America

The Best of Laurel and Hardy

The Best of Laurel and Hardy

Release year: 1968

Directed by: James L. Wolcott

Starring: Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert

The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Robert Shaw, Patrick Magee, Dandy Nichols, Sydney Tafler

Till Death Us Do Part

Till Death Us Do Part

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Cohen

Starring: Warren Mitchell, Dandy Nichols, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs

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

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

TV Bukvar

TV Bukvar

Release year: 1968

Starring: Mira Stupica, Branko Plesa, Olivera Markovic, Severin Bijelic

Seniorenklub

Seniorenklub

Release year: 1968

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

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

The Joys Of Yiddish by Leo Rosten

The Joys Of Yiddish

By:

Are you able to tell when to cry Mazel Tov and when to avoid it like a plague? Oy! Oy! is not a word. It's a vocabulary.

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

By:

Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.

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.

On Reflection by Helen Hayes and Sandford Dody

On Reflection

By:

Helen Hayes addresses her grandchildren in the introduction to her autobiography. She writes, "It's no longer fashionable for people to have faith. But your grandmother has never been known for her chic style."

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 …

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

The most popular videogames on December 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 December 08, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1968?

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

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What is special about December 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1968?

December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 8, 1968