Thursday December 12, 1968: on this day

December 12, 1968 was the 347th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 12, 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 December 12, 1968, who was born and died on December 12, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. Once Upon a Time in the West, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1968?


December 12, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1968 can also be written as 12/12/1968 in the US and as 12/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

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December 12, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1968:

  • Arthur ashe becomes 1st black to be ranked #1 in tennis
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.

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December 12, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

42%

The moon phase on December 12, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 12:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Who was born on December 12, 1968?


Famous people born on December 12, 1968:

  • Rory Kennedy

    American family of note, the eleventh of robert kennedy's children, was born six months after her father's assassination.

  • Laurie Williams

    West indian cricketer (born 1968).

  • Sašo Udovič

    Slovenian footballer.

  • Ray Ethridge

    Wide receiver (baltimore ravens).

  • Chris Walsh

    Nfl wide receiver (minnesota vikings).

  • Tatianna in Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania, usa; spanish singer (baile compmigo, chicad de hoy).

  • Kurt Schulz

    Safety (buffalo bills).

  • Tatianna

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- spanish singer (baile commigo, chicad de hoy).

  • Rodolphe Gilbert

    French professional tennis player.

  • Kate Humble

    English television presenter.

  • Gilberto D'Ignazio Pulpito
  • Adrian Barbullushi
  • Mykola Balan
  • Tatjana Žyrkova
  • Mateusz Kijowski
  • Éric Millot

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 7 days old,

or 2888 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20217 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 December 12, 1968?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 12, 1968.

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December 12, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1968:

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Ovide Yencesse

    French sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures inspired by classical themes.

  • Aldo Cocchia
  • Ottavio Corgini
  • Olga Antonetti
  • Antonio Cifariello
  • Tim Ahearne
  • Dante Alderighi

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

  • Jack Cassidy
    Jack Cassidy

    American actor and singer (d. 1976).

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December 12, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1968:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1968:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Love Child
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Abraham, Martin And John
  5. - Who's Making Love

December 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lily The Pink
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
  4. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  5. - 1-2-3 O'Leary

December 12, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Who's Making Love
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - Cloud Nine

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December 12, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards

Country: United States of America

Where Eagles Dare

Where Eagles Dare

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton

Starring: Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure, Patrick Wymark

Country: United States of America

If....

If....

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Lindsay Anderson

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, David Wood, Richard Warwick, Christine Noonan

Country: United States of America

Hell in the Pacific

Hell in the Pacific

Release year: 1968

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Lee Marvin, Toshirô Mifune

Country: United States of America

The Night They Raided Minsky's

The Night They Raided Minsky's

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Jason Robards, Britt Ekland, Norman Wisdom, Forrest Tucker

Country: United States of America

December 12, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers

Release year: 1968

Country: United States of America

L'homme du Picardie

L'homme du Picardie

Release year: 1968

December 12, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

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 Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

By:

Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.

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 Arms Of Krupp by William Manchester

The Arms Of Krupp

By:

From the middle of World War II to the end, the Krupp family was the most prominent German arms manufacturer. They produced artillery pieces as well as submarines that set the benchmark for effectiveness.

December 12, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 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

history

Who was the US President on December 12, 1968?

On December 12, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1968?

On December 12, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1968?

On December 12, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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 December 1968?

December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1968 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 12, 1968