Friday October 11, 1968: on this day

October 11, 1968 was the 285th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 11, 1968, who was born and died on October 11, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 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 11th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 11, 1968?


October 11, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 285th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1968 can also be written as 10/11/1968 in the US and as 11/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 11, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 11, 1968:

  • Apollo 7 (schirra, eisele and cunningham) make 163 orbits of earth in 260 hours.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 11, 1968
  • Billy martin is named manager of the minnesota twins.
  • Apollo program: nasa launches apollo 7, the first successful manned apollo mission, with astronauts wally schirra, donn f. eisele and walter cunningham aboard.
  • Nasa launches apollo 7, the first successful crewed apollo mission.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th 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 11, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 11th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 11, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 01:15 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 11, 1968?


Famous people born on October 11, 1968:

  • Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski

    Jane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.

  • Shelbylynn

    Grammy-winning country music artist known for her powerful vocals.

  • Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor

    Kenyan author and winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing.

  • Claude Lapointe

    Lachine (quebec) -- nhl centre (calgary flames).

  • Brett Salisbury

    American football player and author.

  • Stuart Meltzer

    American west coast operations manager for cantor fitzgerald.

  • Amy Louise Taylor [Kallested]

    Actress (silent night deadly night 5).

  • Cynthia Johnston

    Calgary, alberta -- basketball forward (1996 olympics).

  • Marc-Laurent Turpin
  • Irina Kazakova
  • Sandrine Erdely-Sayo
  • José Antonio Fortea Cucurull

Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:

  • Nivin Pauly
    Nivin Pauly

    Renowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.

  • Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan

    Indian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.

  • Rakul Preet Singh
    Rakul Preet Singh

    Rakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Luke Perry
    Luke Perry

    Luke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg

    Michelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...

  • Emily Deschanel
    Emily Deschanel

    She is an american actress, both on film and television.

  • Mario Lopez
    Mario Lopez

    Mario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.

  • Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer

    Matt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.

  • Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson

    Jodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.

  • Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack

    American comedian and actress, nominated twice as best supporting actress oscar.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 8 days old,

or 2892 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20248 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 11, 1968?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 11, 1968:

  • Selim Sarper

    Turkish educator and politician, 13th turkish minister of foreign affairs (b. 1899).

What famous deaths happened on October 11th?

Famous deaths on October 11th:

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville

    Bonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.

  • Richard Denning
    Richard Denning

    Poughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).

  • Richard Cromwell
    Richard Cromwell

    Oliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.

  • Chico Marx
    Chico Marx

    American comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.

  • Paul Shenar
    Paul Shenar

    Actor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.

  • Chester Conklin
    Chester Conklin

    Actor (greed modern times), dies in 83.

  • Redd Foxx

    Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.

  • Dorotea Lange

    American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.

  • Eddith Piaf

    Renowned French businesswoman with a diverse portfolio.

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


Observances on October 11, 1968:

  • International Day of the Girl Child
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October 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 11, 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 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 11, 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 11, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 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 11, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 11, 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 11, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 11, 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 11, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

The bestselling books on October 11, 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.

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 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.

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

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"An American classic" was a Newsweek article that defined a generation. "An amazing book" (The New York Times Book Review), and an unflinching portrait Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters and the 1960s.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 11, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 11, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 11th?

October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
  • 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),

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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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