Friday March 08, 1968: on this day

March 08, 1968 was the 68th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 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 March 08, 1968, who was born and died on March 08, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 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 8th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 1968?


March 08, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 68th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1968 can also be written as 3/8/1968 in the US and as 8/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

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March 08, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1968:

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th 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 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:10 am and setting at 03:25 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 08, 1968?


Famous people born on March 08, 1968:

  • Brinklee Fitzgerald

    Brinklee Fitzgerald is an award-winning documentary photographer known for her powerful social and environmental narratives.

  • Maezie Eriksson

    Maezie Eriksson is a leading climatologist who has contributed to our understanding of the impacts of climate change on global weather...

  • Annaston Blackwood

    Annaston Blackwood is a successful investor who has made strategic investments in various industries, including technology and healthcare.

  • Chaslyn Eriksson

    Chaslyn Eriksson is a Swedish physicist known for her contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Luc Goiris

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  • Marnae Diaz

    Marnae Diaz is a Mexican chemist who has focused on the development of new materials for renewable energy applications.

  • Shawn Mullins

    American singer-songwriter (the thorns).

  • Elmire Gonzalez

    Elmire Gonzalez is a Spanish businesswoman and the CEO of a leading hospitality company.

  • Stepfon Ellison

    Stepfon Ellison is a city council member in Detroit, Michigan, known for his advocacy for affordable housing and public transportation.

  • Cella Monteiro

    Cella Monteiro is a Portuguese politician who has served as a member of the Portuguese Parliament since 2015.

  • Naomi Halas

    Known for her contributions to the field of plasmonics and nanomedicine.

  • Michael Bartels

    German race car driver.

  • Jim Dougherty

    American baseball player.

  • Joanna Read

    English playwright and director.

  • Ellen Forney

    American illustrator and author.

  • Rob Dukes

    American singer-songwriter exodus and generation kill.

  • Clare Wood in Zululand

    South africa's tennis star (1986 futures - lisbon).

  • Rob Zettler in Sept-?les

    Quebec, canada; nhl defenseman (toronto maple leafs).

  • Nicola Mandalà

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

  • Jeffrey Eugenides
    Jeffrey Eugenides

    American academic and author.

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


You are 56 years and 11 days old,

or 672 months and 11 days old,

or 2923 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20465 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1968?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 08, 1968:

  • Fletcher Flora

    American author known for his mystery and crime novels.

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Hektor Berlioz

    French composer known for his innovative orchestration techniques.

  • Elener Ward

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.

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


Holidays on March 08, 1968:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1968:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1968:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 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 08, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 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 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 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 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 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 08, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 08, 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 08, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 08, 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 08, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

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

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

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It's all a great adventure when Christy Mansel bumps into Charles in Damascus. They decide to go on a wild adventure, being rich and impetuous young people.

The New Industrial State by John Kenneth Galbraith

The New Industrial State

By:

John Kenneth Galbraith, a pioneer in American literature, redefined America's view of itself with his incisive commentary and sharp wit. Galbraith claims that the United States is not a society of free enterprise, but rather a structure controlled by the …

Report From Iron Mountain by Leonard C. Lewin

Report From Iron Mountain

By:

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 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 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.

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 08, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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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