Sunday February 11, 1968: on this day

February 11, 1968 was the 42nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 11, 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 February 11, 1968, who was born and died on February 11, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 11, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Sol Madrid, directed by Brian G. Hutton), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 11th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 11, 1968?


February 11, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1968 can also be written as 2/11/1968 in the US and as 11/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 11, 1968: What happened on that day?


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February 11, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 11, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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February 11, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 11, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 February 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 06:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.

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Who was born on February 11, 1968?


Famous people born on February 11, 1968:

  • Mo Willems

    Beloved author and illustrator of children's books, including the Elephant & Piggie series.

Whose famous birthday is on February 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 11th:

  • Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston

    American actress best known for her role as rachel, the sexy waitress in the television comedy "friends," which debuted in 1994.

  • Rajat Kapoor
    Rajat Kapoor

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Bollywood films.

  • Natalie Dormer
    Natalie Dormer

    Natalie dormer is a british actress known for her roles in game of thrones and the tudors.

  • Sarah Palin
    Sarah Palin

    American politician and republican candidate to be the us vice president in 2008.

  • Kelly Rowland
    Kelly Rowland

    American singer (destiny's child).

  • Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl Crow

    American singer, songwriter, and musician.

  • Brandy Norwood
    Brandy Norwood

    American entertainer and recording artist brandy, also known by bran'nu.

  • Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds

    American actor and virile leading man in films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Damian Lewis
    Damian Lewis

    Damian lewis is a british actor known for his roles in the tv series homeland and band of brothers.

  • Tina Louise
    Tina Louise

    Tina louise is an american actress best known for her role as ginger grant on the television sitcom gilligan's island.

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February 11, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 8 days old,

or 2927 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20491 days old,

if you were born on February 11, 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 February 11, 1968?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 11, 1968.

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February 11, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 11, 1968:

  • Howard Lindsay

    American playwright state of the union, who was born in the united states, dies at the age of 78.

  • Mario Fortuna

What famous deaths happened on February 11th?

Famous deaths on February 11th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

  • Eleanor Powell
    Eleanor Powell

    American tap dancer glenn ford's wife, and tap dancer herself, is killed by cancer at the age of 69.

  • William Conrad
    William Conrad

    American actor, cannon, dies from a heart attack at the age of 73.

  • George O'Hanlon
    George O'Hanlon

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1989).

  • Alice Babs
    Alice Babs

    Swedish singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Alexanderjames McQueen

    Renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the fashion industry.

  • Romuald Kuklinski

    Polish politician known for his anti-communist activities.

  • Albeiro Usuriaga

    Colombian soccer player known for his skill and creativity on the field.

  • Kanton Wu

    Known for research in genetics and molecular biology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 11th

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February 11, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 11, 1968:

  • World Day of the Sick.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.
  • National Foundation Day in Japan (See Holidays of Japan.)
  • National Youth Day in Cameroon.
  • Professor Leets' Day in the United States.
  • National Inventors' Day in the United States.

Observances on February 11, 1968:

  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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February 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 11, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - Green Tambourine
  3. - Spooky
  4. - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
  5. - Chain Of Fools

February 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Mighty Quinn
  2. - Everlasting Love
  3. - Bend Me Shape Me
  4. - Am I That Easy To Forget
  5. - She Wears My Ring

February 11, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 11, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Chain Of Fools
  2. - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
  3. - I Wish It Would Rain
  4. - We're A Winner
  5. - Back Up Train

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February 11, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 11, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sol Madrid

Sol Madrid

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton

Starring: David McCallum, Stella Stevens, Telly Savalas, Ricardo Montalban

Inspector Clouseau

Inspector Clouseau

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Bud Yorkin

Starring: Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo, Barry Foster

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

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner

Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans

Country: United States of America

February 11, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 11, 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

The Herbs

The Herbs

Release year: 1968

Les atomistes

Les atomistes

Release year: 1968

Murheenlaakso

Murheenlaakso

Release year: 1968

February 11, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 11, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

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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.

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...

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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

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.

February 11, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 11, 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 February 11, 1968?

On February 11, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 11, 1968?

On February 11, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 11, 1968?

On February 11, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 11th?

February 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of February. 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 February 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan crisis (2011-present). the libyan tobruk government now has complete control over el sharara, the largest oilfield of libya after it was taken by the libyan national army. local tribesmen took over the oilfield that was previously under the control of tripoli's government of national accord in december 2018.
  • 2018 - Saratov airlines flight 703 - an antonov an-148 of saratov airlines, with 71 passengers on board, crashes shortly after take-off at domodedovo airport in moscow, russia. according to tass, an emergency source stated that 65 passengers and six crew members died.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least seven people are killed by a suicide bomber outside a bank at lashkargah.

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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 February 1968?

February 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 11, 1968