Monday March 11, 1968: on this day

March 11, 1968 was the 71st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 11, 1968, who was born and died on March 11, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 11, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding), movies (e.g. The Bride Wore Black, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 11, 1968?


March 11, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1968 can also be written as 3/11/1968 in the US and as 11/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

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March 11, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 1968:

  • Anti-zionist clandestine radio voice of el assifa starts transmitting
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 11, 1968
  • Dmitri shostakovich completes his 12th string quartet.
  • U.s. president lyndon b. johnson mandates that all computers purchased by the federal government support the ascii character encoding.lyndon b. johnson (march 11, 1968). memorandum approving the adoption by the federal government of a standard code for information interchange. ''the american presidency project''. accessed 2008-04-14.
  • Mauritius achieves independence from british rule.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:24 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

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

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Who was born on March 11, 1968?


Famous people born on March 11, 1968:

  • Vandella Frost

    Pioneering chemist known for her research in nanotechnology.

  • Lisa Loeb

    American actress and singer liz and lisa is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from the usa.

  • Jenny Offill

    Acclaimed for her novels 'Dept.

  • John Barrowman

    Actor (peter fairchild-central park west).

  • Stéphane Bédard

    Canadian politician and lawyer.

  • Takao Osawa

    Japanese actor.

Whose famous birthday is on March 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 11th:

  • Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard

    Terrence howard is an american actor known for his roles in films such as hustle & flow and iron man.

  • Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and stunt performer.

  • Thora Birch
    Thora Birch

    American actress.

  • Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin

    Anton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.

  • Alex Kingston
    Alex Kingston

    Alex kingston is an english actress known for her role as river song in the tv series doctor who.

  • Sam Donaldson
    Sam Donaldson

    American television newscaster, anchor, reporter, and anchor.

  • Sandra Milo
    Sandra Milo

    Tunisian-italian actress.

  • Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling

    American actor.

  • Peter Berg
    Peter Berg

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Cheryl Lynn
    Cheryl Lynn

    American singer-songwriter.

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


You are 56 years and 8 days old,

or 672 months and 8 days old,

or 2923 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20462 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 11, 1968?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on March 11th?

Famous deaths on March 11th:

  • Betty Hutton
    Betty Hutton

    Battle creek, michigan -- actress (greatest show on earth).

  • Geraldine Farrar
    Geraldine Farrar

    American singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano.

  • Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (ben casey and matt lincoln, firehouse).

  • Exander Fleming

    Discovered penicillin.

  • Sherburne Burnham

    Known for his discovery of numerous double stars.

  • Lokelani Kauanoe

    Hawaiian activist and politician known for her advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights.

  • Mico Tripalo

    Croatian politician known for his role in the Croatian Spring movement.

  • Eveleigh Nash

    Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.

  • Ithiel de Sola Pool

    Renowned political scientist and entrepreneur.

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

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


Holidays on March 11, 1968:

  • Zambia - Youth Day.
  • Blessed Auria
  • Lesotho - Moshoeshoe Day.
  • Lithuania - Reestablishment of Lithuania's Independence.
  • United States - Johnny Appleseed Day, 311 Day
  • Blessed John Righi

Saints celebrated on March 11, 1968:

  • Saint Rosina
  • Saint Alberta
  • Saint Vindician
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March 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 11, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - I Wish It Would Rain
  4. - I Thank You
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

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

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

The Bride Wore Black

The Bride Wore Black

Release year: 1968

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michel Bouquet, Charles Denner

Country: United States of America

Les Biches

Les Biches

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacqueline Sassard, Stéphane Audran, Nane Germon

Johnny Hamlet

Johnny Hamlet

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Enzo G. Castellari

Starring: Andrea Giordana, Gilbert Roland, Horst Frank, Ennio Girolami

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Ich - Axel Caesar Springer

Ich - Axel Caesar Springer

Release year: 1968

Packers End

Packers End

Release year: 1968

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

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

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

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...

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

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

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

By:

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.

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 11, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 11, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 11th?

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

  • 2019 - Battle of baghuz fawqani: international military intervention against isil. us-backed syrian forces resume offensive on baghuz, the last enclave under isil control in syria.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone hola made landfall in new zealand.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 40 people are killed, most of them shia iraqi pilgrims. more than 100 were injured in twin bombings in damascus' bab al-saghir.

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history

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 March 1968?

March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday March 11, 1968