Saturday August 10, 1968: on this day

August 10, 1968 was the 223rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 10, 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 10, 1968, who was born and died on August 10, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 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 10th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1968?


August 10, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1968 can also be written as 8/10/1968 in the US and as 10/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

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August 10, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1968:

August 10, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 10, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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August 10, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 09:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Who was born on August 10, 1968?


Famous people born on August 10, 1968:

  • Greg Hawgood

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Michael Bivins

    Boston, massachusetts -- rock singer (new edition, bell biv devoe).

  • Pete Docter

    American voice actor and screenwriter.

  • Miroslav Mosner

    Hockey defenseman (team slovakia 1998).

  • Jennifer Horton

    Dover, new jersey -- handball goalie for team (1992, 1996 olympics).

  • Michel Doesburg

    Soccer player (sc heerenveen).

  • Moe Gardner

    Nfl nose tackle (atlanta falcons).

  • Luis Videgaray Caso

    Politician.

  • Alex Andrievski

    Nhl forward (team belarus, olympics - 1998).

  • Rickey Smiley

    Comedian.

  • Tsuyoshi Kitazawa
  • Matt Kramer
  • Yorick Le Saux
  • Spencer McKay
  • Stefano Mordini
  • Pedro Miguel Neves
  • Óscar Pareja
  • Lene Rantala
  • José Manuel Seda
  • Cate Shortland

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 9 days old,

or 2901 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20310 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 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 10, 1968?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 10, 1968.

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August 10, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1968:

  • Léon Van Gheem
  • Gabriel Hanot

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Jemina Boone

    Wife of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

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August 10, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1968:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 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 10, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1968 was Hello, I Love You by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 10, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 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 10, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 10, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 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 10, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 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 10, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 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 10, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 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 10, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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 10, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

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

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

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In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!

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

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...

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

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The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

August 10, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 10, 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 10, 1968?

On August 10, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1968?

On August 10, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1968?

On August 10, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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.

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