Thursday October 10, 1968: on this day

October 10, 1968 was the 284th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 10, 1968, who was born and died on October 10, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 10, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Bullitt, directed by Peter Yates), TV series (e.g. Sein Traum Vom Grand Prix) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 10th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 10, 1968?


October 10, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 284th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 10, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 10, 1968:

  • George harrison forms singsong ltd
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 10, 1968
  • Detroit tigers beat saint louis cardinals, 4 games to 3 in 65th world series.
  • Apollo program: nasa launches ''apollo 7'', the first manned apollo mission (wally schirra, donn eisele, walter cunningham). mission goals include the first live television broadcast from orbit and testing the lunar module docking maneuver.
  • In panama, a military coup d'état, led by col. boris martinez and col. omar torrijos, overthrows the democratically elected (but highly controversial) government of president arnulfo arias. within a year, torrijos ousts martinez and takes charge as de facto head of government in panama.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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October 10, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 10, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 08:20 pm and setting at 12:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1968.

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Who was born on October 10, 1968?


Famous people born on October 10, 1968:

  • DJ Skribble

    American dj, producer and remixer.

  • Chris Ofili

    Chris ofili is a british artist known for his vibrant and intricate paintings, often incorporating materials such as glitter and elephant...

  • Hakeem Oluseyi

    Hakeem Oluseyi is an astrophysicist known for his work in space science and technology.

  • Bart Brentjens

    Dutch mountain biker.

  • Marinos Ouzounidis

    Manager and footballer from greece.

  • Feridun Düzağaç

    Turkish singer-songwriter.

  • Nancy Brookhart

    Elmhurst, illinois -- wpva volleyballer (hermosa-17th - 1994).

  • Denis Langlois

    A french race walker finished first in the 20km "jeux de la francophonie" in niamey (niger) in 2005.

  • L B Williams

    Nfl (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Vladimir Jelčić
  • Leonardo Sierra
  • Lorenzo Montersoli
  • Ernest Mtawali
  • Jorge Luiz da Costa Pimentel
  • Jurij Usakovs'kyj
  • Laurent Duhamel
  • Scott Donie

Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:

  • Donald Sinden
    Donald Sinden

    Donald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...

  • Chiaki Kuriyama
    Chiaki Kuriyama

    Chiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Charles Dance
    Charles Dance

    English actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Ludmilla Tchérina
    Ludmilla Tchérina

    French actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).

  • Martin Kemp
    Martin Kemp

    British actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.

  • Anita Mui
    Anita Mui

    Hong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.

  • Aimee Teegarden
    Aimee Teegarden

    American actress and producer.

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 9 days old,

or 2892 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20249 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 10, 1968?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 10, 1968:

  • Wilhelmina J "Willy" Haak

    Dutch actress, "abandoned child", dies at 71.

  • Augusto Amaro
  • Nikifor
  • Delhy Tejero

What famous deaths happened on October 10th?

Famous deaths on October 10th:

  • Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve

    American actor, stage, film, and tv.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • Joan Sutherland
    Joan Sutherland

    An australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Alex Karras
    Alex Karras

    American football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).

  • Teresa Graves
    Teresa Graves

    American singer and actress (born 1948).

  • Solomon Burke
    Solomon Burke

    American singer-songwriter (d.2010).

  • Eddie Cantor
    Eddie Cantor

    American comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.

  • Édith Piaf
    Édith Piaf

    French singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.

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


Observances on October 10, 1968:

  • World Mental Health Day [WHO]
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October 10, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 10, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 10, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  3. - Fire
  4. - Little Green Apples
  5. - Girl Watcher

October 10, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 10, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Those Were The Days
  2. - Jesamine
  3. - Little Arrows
  4. - Lady Willpower

October 10, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 10, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 10, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  2. - Slip Away
  3. - I Say A Little Prayer
  4. - Little Green Apples
  5. - Fool For You

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October 10, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 10, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bullitt

Bullitt

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Vaughn, Don Gordon

Country: United States of America

The Boston Strangler

The Boston Strangler

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin

Country: United States of America

The Subject Was Roses

The Subject Was Roses

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ulu Grosbard

Starring: Patricia Neal, Jack Albertson, Martin Sheen, Don Saxon

The Magus

The Magus

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, Anna Karina

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

October 10, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

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

October 10, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

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Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

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.

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

By:

The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

Soul On Ice by Eldridge Cleaver

Soul On Ice

By:

This is the classic memoir that changed America's view of the civil rights movement, black experience, and eventually, its future.

The Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson

The Case Against Congress

By:

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.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 10, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 10, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 10th?

October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of October. 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 October 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.

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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 October 1968?

October 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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