Sunday September 08, 1968: on this day

September 08, 1968 was the 252nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 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 September 08, 1968, who was born and died on September 08, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 08, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Fantastic Voyage) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 08, 1968?


September 08, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1968 can also be written as 9/8/1968 in the US and as 8/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

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September 08, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 08, 1968:

  • Funny girl with barbra striesand premieres
  • Browse newspapers headlines from September 08, 1968
  • Saundra williams wins 1st miss black america pageant
  • The beatles perform their last live tv performance on the david frost show. they perform their new hit ''hey jude''.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:09 pm and setting at 09:14 am.

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

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Who was born on September 08, 1968?


Famous people born on September 08, 1968:

  • Brian Huskey
    Brian Huskey

    Brian huskey is an american actor and comedian known for his work on shows like veep and people of earth.

  • Louise Minchin

    BBC Breakfast presenter and journalist with a focus on news and current affairs.

  • Issaih Nguyen

    Renowned for research in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Yanick Guerin

    Esteemed biologist known for research in genetics.

  • Roberto Di Donna

    Champion italian rifle, won a gold medal at the atlanta olympics in air pistol on 7/20/1996 and a bronze medal at 50 m in "free" pistol on...

  • Coalton Hale

    Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Ray Wilson

    Scottish singer-songwriter/guitarist (genesis & stiltskin).

  • Wolfram Klein

    German footballer.

  • Marcus Siepen
  • Miguel Báez Spínola "El Litri"
  • «Litri» (Miguel Báez Spínola
  • Eusebio Di Francesco

Whose famous birthday is on September 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 8th:

  • Wiz Khalifa
    Wiz Khalifa

    Wiz khalifa is an american hip-hop artist known for his hit single 'black and yellow' and his album 'rolling papers'.

  • Cameron Dallas
    Cameron Dallas

    Cameron dallas is a social media personality and actor known for his popularity on the now-defunct video app vine and for his roles in...

  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas

    Jonathan taylor thomas is an american actor best known for his role as randy taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman

    Martin freeman is an english actor known for his roles in the office, sherlock, and the hobbit trilogy.

  • Brooke Burke
    Brooke Burke

    Brooke burke is an american model known for her work as a television host and as the winner of the seventh season of dancing with the stars.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • David Arquette
    David Arquette

    David arquette is an american actor known for his roles in the scream film series and for being part of the famous arquette acting family.

  • Leslie Jones
    Leslie Jones

    Leslie jones is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her stand-up comedy performances.

  • Pascal Greggory
    Pascal Greggory

    French actor in theatre and film tv.

  • Mario Adorf
    Mario Adorf

    He is a swiss actor and a quiet character actor in german and international films.

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


You are 55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 11 days old,

or 2897 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20281 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 08, 1968?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on September 8th?

Famous deaths on September 8th:

  • Dorothy Dandridge
    Dorothy Dandridge

    American actress and entertainer.

  • Jean Seberg
    Jean Seberg

    American actress whose career was launched by her 1957 portrayal as jean d'arc, in otto preminger's saint joan.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Zero Mostel
    Zero Mostel

    Renowned actor known for his roles in film and theater.

  • Nixxon Jones

    Iconic rock musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Dashton Smith

    Iconic musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Jasime Jones

    Talented singer-songwriter who made a significant impact on the music industry.

  • Amiliah Banks

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Xaine Clarke

    Talented guitarist and songwriter of a famous rock band.

  • Yugan Yadunath

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

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

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


Observances on September 08, 1968:

  • International Literacy Day [UNESCO]
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September 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

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

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

  1. - People Got To Be Free
  2. - Born To Be Wild
  3. - Light My Fire
  4. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  5. - Hello, I Love You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

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

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

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
  3. - Those Were The Days
  4. - Do It Again
  5. - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

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

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

  1. - You're All I Need To Get By
  2. - You Met Your Match
  3. - Love Makes A Woman
  4. - Please Return Your Love To Me
  5. - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)

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

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

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

Teorema

Teorema

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Silvana Mangano, Terence Stamp, Massimo Girotti, Anne Wiazemsky

Country: United States of America

Rachel, Rachel

Rachel, Rachel

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Paul Newman

Starring: Joanne Woodward, James Olson, Kate Harrington, Estelle Parsons

Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages

Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Michel Audiard

Starring: Françoise Rosay, Bernard Blier, Marlène Jobert, André Pousse

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour

The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour

Release year: 1968

Starring: Mel Blanc, Jim Backus, Bea Benaderet, Julie Bennett

Country: United States of America

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

The bestselling books on September 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

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

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.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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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 …

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

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With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

The Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson

The Case Against Congress

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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.

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

The most popular videogames on September 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 September 08, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 08, 1968?

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

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What is special about September 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Taliban insurgents attacked the checkpoint in western afghanistan's herat, killing 9 people and injuring 6. the militants also suffered 10 injuries.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pastoral visits: pope francis responds to rodrigo londono, farc rebel leader,'s open letter asking forgiveness for the pain the group has inflicted upon the country during his talk at villavicencio. he urges colombians who are skeptical about the peace agreement to seek reconciliation.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). taliban militants invade tarinkot, the provincial capital in afghanistan's urozgan province. fighting has been reported at multiple fronts in the city. local officials fled to tarinkot airport nearby for refuge.

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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 September 1968?

September 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Sunday September 8, 1968