Saturday October 12, 1968: on this day

October 12, 1968 was the 286th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 12, 1968, who was born and died on October 12, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 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 12th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1968?


October 12, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1968 can also be written as 10/12/1968 in the US and as 12/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 12, 1968: What happened on that day?


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October 12, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 02:05 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 12, 1968?


Famous people born on October 12, 1968:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Anne Richard

    Anne richard is a former assistant secretary of state for population, refugees, and migration at the u.s.

  • Leon Lett

    Nfl defensive tackle (dallas cowboys).

  • Paul Harragon

    Australian rugby league player and sportscaster.

  • Adam Rich

    American actor (d. 2023).

  • Bill Auberlen

    American race car driver.

  • Mark Donovan

    Welsh actor.

  • Charles Anthony

    Cfl defensive back (toronto argonauts).

  • Mike Trombley

    Springfield, massachusetts -- pitcher (minn twins).

  • Adam Rich in New York City actor (Nicholas - Eight is Enough

    Code red, gun shy).

  • Sophie von Kessel
  • Xie Yuxin
  • Silvio Camilleri
  • Carsten Embach
  • Francis Songo
  • Hirofumi Yoshida

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

  • Deborah Foreman
    Deborah Foreman

    American actress and photographer.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 7 days old,

or 2892 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20247 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 12, 1968?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 12, 1968:

  • Charles Chandler
  • Harry Hebner
  • Francis Reynolds Shanley
  • Suzanne Dehelly

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

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


Holidays on October 12, 1968:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 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 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 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 12, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 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 12, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 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 12, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 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 12, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

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 Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

The Queen'S Confession by Victoria Holt

The Queen'S Confession

By:

Hardcover 412 pages, including Bibliography "The Queen's Confession", by Victoria Holt

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

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.

Soul On Ice by Eldridge Cleaver

Soul On Ice

By:

This is the classic memoir that changed America's view of the civil rights movement, black experience, and eventually, its future.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 12, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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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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Saturday October 12, 1968