Monday September 09, 1968: on this day

September 09, 1968 was the 253rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is September 09, 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 09, 1968, who was born and died on September 09, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 09, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Funny Girl, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. Fantastic Voyage) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 9th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 09, 1968?


September 09, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 253rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 09, 1968 can also be written as 9/9/1968 in the US and as 9/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

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September 09, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 09, 1968:

  • 1st us open, held as an open
  • Browse newspapers headlines from September 09, 1968
  • Wgiq tv channel 43 in louisville, al (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Wvpt tv channel 51 in staunton, va (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Regorio vazquez jr is born
  • Mattel's ''hot wheels'' toy cars are introduced.
  • 150 women (members of new york radical women) arrive in atlantic city, new jersey to protest against the miss america pageant, as exploitative of women. led by activist and author robin morgan, it is one of the first large demonstrations of second wave feminism as women's liberation begins to gather much media attention.
  • The international association of classification societies (iacs) was found.
  • French general rené cogny and 94 others die in an air france caravelle jetliner crash near nice in the mediterranean.
  • Albania officially retreats from the warsaw pact upon the soviet union-led warsaw pact invasion of czechoslovakia, having already ceased to participate actively in pact activity since 1962.
  • Us army maj. gen. keith l. ware, wwii medal of honor recipient, is killed when his helicopter is shot down in vietnam. he is posthumously awarded the distinguished service cross.
  • Agreement for merger between the general electric company and english electric, the largest industrial merger in the uk up to this date.

September 09, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 09, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th 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 09, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 09, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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September 09, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 09, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 09, 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 09, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:29 pm and setting at 10:18 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 09, 1968?


Famous people born on September 09, 1968:

  • Julia Sawalha
    Julia Sawalha

    English actress.

  • Lila Downs

    Lila Downs is a Grammy Award-winning Mexican singer known for her unique voice and fusion of traditional and modern music.

  • Clive Mendonca

    English footballer.

  • Jon Drummond

    American sprinter and coach.

  • Thomas P Auth

    Orange, new jersey -- rower (1996 olympics).

  • Jonathan A Drummond Jr

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- 4x400m runner (1996 olympics - silver medalist).

  • Fabrice Descamps

    French police officer, who had been in algeria since april 23, 1994; his wedding was set for in just a few weeks.

  • Francois Botha

    South african boxer.

  • John Medina
  • Ari Palolahti
  • Adrián Paz
  • Ferruccio Sansa
  • Jocelyn Seagrave
  • Hans-Peter Steinacher
  • Cristiano Travaglioli
  • Valentina OK
  • Shahbaz Bhatti

Whose famous birthday is on September 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 9th:

  • Akshay Kumar
    Akshay Kumar

    Akshay kumar is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in action and comedy genres.

  • Adam Sandler
    Adam Sandler

    Adam sandler is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'happy gilmore' and 'the waterboy'.

  • Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams

    Michelle williams is a renowned movie actress known for her roles in films such as brokeback mountain, blue valentine, and manchester by the...

  • Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant

    British actor, with a schoolboy shock of his hair falling on his forehead, and an inga(c]nue posture of modest, mild embarrassment at the...

  • Oakes Fegley
    Oakes Fegley

    Oakes Fegley is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Pete's Dragon' and 'Wonderstruck'.

  • Michael Bublé
    Michael Bublé

    Canadian actor and singer-songwriter.

  • Goran Visnjic
    Goran Visnjic

    Goran visnjic is a croatian actor known for his role as dr.

  • David Carson
    David Carson

    David carson is a prominent graphic designer known for his innovative and unconventional approach to typography and design.

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September 09, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 10 days old,

or 2897 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20280 days old,

if you were born on September 09, 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 09, 1968?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 09, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 09, 1968.

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September 09, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on September 9th?

Famous deaths on September 9th:

  • Ruth Roman
    Ruth Roman

    American singer and actress (d. 1999).

  • Patrick O'Neal
    Patrick O'Neal

    American sportscaster, and a well-known family member, was the studio host of "fox sports west/prime ticket".

  • Jack Warner
    Jack Warner

    American film executive, who was the president of warner bros.

  • Helen O'Connell
    Helen O'Connell

    American actress, singer, and dancer (born in 1920).

  • Teller

    Famous Hungarian-American physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project.

  • Arabell Currie

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

  • Merland Meredith

    Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in classic films.

  • Edward Teller

    Hungarian-american theoretical scientist, also known as "the father in the hydrogen bomb", despite not liking the title.

  • Osmany Cienfuegos

    Key figure in the Cuban Revolution.

  • Dorr Bothwell

    American author known for her contributions to literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 9th

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September 09, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 09, 1968:

  • North Korea - Republic Day (1948)
  • Eastern Orthodoxy - Synaxis of the Theopatores Joachim and Anna
  • California - Admission Day (to commemorate the state's admission to the USA)
  • Japan - Chrysanthemum Day (Kiku no Sekku)
  • Tajikistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)

Observances on September 09, 1968:

  • International Day to Protect Education from Attack
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September 09, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 09, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 9th and September 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

September 09, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 9th and September 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

September 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

September 09, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 9th and September 15th. 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 09, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 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 9th and September 15th.

September 09, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 9th and September 15th. 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. - Slip Away

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September 09, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 09, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Funny Girl

Funny Girl

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Anne Francis

Country: United States of America

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Eric Till

Starring: Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Karl Malden, Bob Newhart

The Girls

The Girls

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Mai Zetterling

Starring: Bibi Andersson, Harriet Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Gunnar Björnstrand

Duffy

Duffy

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: James Coburn, James Mason, James Fox, Susannah York

How to Steal the World

How to Steal the World

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sutton Roley

Starring: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Barry Sullivan, Eleanor Parker

September 09, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 09, 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

Julia

Julia

Release year: 1968

Country: United States of America

September 09, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 09, 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.

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

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This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

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 Queen'S Confession by Victoria Holt

The Queen'S Confession

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Hardcover 412 pages, including Bibliography "The Queen's Confession", by Victoria Holt

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

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"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...

September 09, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 09, 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 09, 1968?

On September 09, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 09, 1968?

On September 09, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on September 09, 1968?

On September 09, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about September 9th?

September 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Four separate taliban attacks kill dozens of afghans in afghanistan's war. baghlan province: an army base is destroyed.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: siege at deir ez-zor (2014-17). the syrian army ends the nine-month-long siege of deir ez-zor airport, which was held by isil militants. (reuters)deir ez-zor offensive, september 2017-present: the sdf announces an offensive to defeat isil militants in northern deir ez-zor governorate.
  • 2016 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: the united states navy seals fail to rescue hostages from australia and america by high altitude parachuting.

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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.

Discover how September 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday September 9, 1968