Thursday July 11, 1968: on this day

July 11, 1968 was the 193rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 11, 1968, who was born and died on July 11, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 11, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Yellow Submarine, directed by George Dunning), TV series (e.g. A Muralha) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 11, 1968?


July 11, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1968 can also be written as 7/11/1968 in the US and as 11/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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July 11, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 08:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Who was born on July 11, 1968?


Famous people born on July 11, 1968:

  • Stevey Franchetti

    Renowned painter known for abstract art.

  • Conrad Vernon

    Conrad vernon is a director known for his work on animated films such as shrek 2, monsters vs.

  • Daniel MacMaster

    Canadian singer-songwriter (bonham) (d. 2008).

  • Michael Geist

    Canadian academic and journalist.

  • Esera Tuaolo

    Nfl defensive tackle (minn vikings).

Whose famous birthday is on July 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 11th:

  • Lil' Kim
    Lil' Kim

    Lil' kim is a rapper and songwriter known for her provocative lyrics and fashion sense, and for being a prominent figure in the 1990s...

  • Alessia Cara
    Alessia Cara

    Alessia cara is a canadian r&b singer known for her hit songs 'here' and 'scars to your beautiful'.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • David Henrie
    David Henrie

    David henrie is an american actor known for his role as justin russo on the disney channel series wizards of waverly place.

  • Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers

    Justin chambers is an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Sela Ward
    Sela Ward

    Sela Ward is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Sisters' and 'CSI: NY'.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg

    American producer and actor.

  • Connor Paolo
    Connor Paolo

    American actor.

  • Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

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


You are 55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 8 days old,

or 2905 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20340 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 11, 1968?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 11th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on July 11th?

Famous deaths on July 11th:

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

  • Renée Saint-Cyr
    Renée Saint-Cyr

    Renée saint-cyr was a french actress known for her work in french cinema during the mid-20th century.

  • Frances Langford
    Frances Langford

    Lakeland, florida -- singer (armed forces hour, star time).

  • Hurshell Haffner

    Renowned poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • John Field

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum field theory.

  • Leiby Kletzky

    Young basketball prodigy who tragically passed away at a young age.

  • George Gershwin

    American composer.

  • Malay Majumdar

    Prominent Indian writer known for his novels and short stories.

  • Broox Gould

    American novelist known for his works on rural life and human relationships.

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


Holidays on July 11, 1968:

  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday
  • Feast Day of Saint Benedict (founder of the Benedictine Order)
  • United States: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (most locations do this - get a free 7.11oz Slurpee on 7-11).
  • Bonfire night in Northern Ireland, precursor to The_Twelfth
  • Feast Day of Saint Olga (first Russian Saint)
  • United Nations - World Population Day
  • Ireland - National Day of Commemoration held on nearest Sunday to this date (see Irish calendar).
  • China - China National Maritime Day
  • Flanders, region in Belgium (not a public holiday) - Flemish Day (1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs)

Observances on July 11, 1968:

  • World Population Day
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July 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 11, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 8th and July 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 8th and July 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - This Guy's In Love With You
  2. - The Horse
  3. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  4. - Lady Willpower
  5. - Grazing In The Grass

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 8th and July 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - I Pretend
  3. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  4. - Mony Mony
  5. - Yesterday Has Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 8th and July 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - The Horse
  3. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  4. - Here Comes The Judge
  5. - Think

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

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

Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine

Release year: 1968

Directed by: George Dunning

Starring: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

Country: United States of America

Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph

Star!

Star!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Julie Andrews, Richard Crenna, Michael Craig, Daniel Massey

For Love of Ivy

For Love of Ivy

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges, Nan Martin

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

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

One Life to Live

One Life to Live

Release year: 1968

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

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

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.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

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.

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

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 …

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

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

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

The most popular videogames on July 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 July 11, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 11, 1968?

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

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What is special about July 11th?

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

  • 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a car bomb attack on a funeral of a commander of the libyan national army in benghazi leaves four people dead and more than 30 others injured.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: officials say that 29 soldiers from the afghan army were killed by the taliban in an attack near kunduz. numerous militants are killed in air strikes elsewhere in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish (2015-present). according to the turkish army's overnight air strike in dargecit, eleven militants belonging to the kurdistan workers party were killed.

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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 July 1968?

July 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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