Monday April 15, 1968: on this day

April 15, 1968 was the 106th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 15, 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 April 15, 1968, who was born and died on April 15, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Yours, Mine and Ours, directed by Melville Shavelson), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 15th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 15, 1968?


April 15, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 106th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1968 can also be written as 4/15/1968 in the US and as 15/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

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April 15, 1968: What happened on that day?


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April 15, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 15, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 15, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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April 15, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:53 pm and setting at 07:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.

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Who was born on April 15, 1968?


Famous people born on April 15, 1968:

  • Ed O'Brien

    English singer and songwriter (radiohead).

  • Stacey Williams

    American actress and model.

  • Eddie Gray

    Eddie Gray is a chemist known for his research in organic chemistry.

  • Arcelia López

    Renowned poet whose works explore themes of love and nature.

  • Glenise Byrnes

    Glenise Byrnes is a politician who has focused on environmental conservation efforts.

  • Rodman Paul

    Biologist specializing in marine ecology and conservation.

  • Ben Clarke

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Brahim Lahlafi

    Moroccan-french runner.

  • Stacey Williams in Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania, usa.

  • Vano Merabishvili

    Politician.

  • Billy Brewer in Fort Worth

    Texas, usa; pitcher (new york yankees).

  • Inês de Medeiros
  • Francis P. Pelizzari
  • Albert Puig
  • Nebojša Vignjević
  • Alessio Vinci
  • Giuseppe Manunta
  • Gheorghe Andriev

Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:

  • Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen

    Seth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.

  • Emma Watson
    Emma Watson

    British actress.

  • Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams

    Maisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy
    Anita Hassanandani Reddy

    Anita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.

  • Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Samantha Fox
    Samantha Fox

    British singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.

  • Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson

    British actress.

  • Cody Christian
    Cody Christian

    Cody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.

  • Linda Perry
    Linda Perry

    American singer-songwriter and record producer.

  • Jeffrey Archer
    Jeffrey Archer

    British politician and tycoon.

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April 15, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 4 days old,

or 2918 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20427 days old,

if you were born on April 15, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1968?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 15, 1968.

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April 15, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 1968:

  • Henry Beston
  • Borys Ljatošyns'kyj
  • Kid Norfolk

What famous deaths happened on April 15th?

Famous deaths on April 15th:

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

  • Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Clifton James
    Clifton James

    Spokane, washington -- actor.

  • Pedro Infante
    Pedro Infante

    Mexican singer and actor.

  • Jonathan Crombie
    Jonathan Crombie

    Canadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • Richard Conte
    Richard Conte

    Actor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.

  • Wallace Beery
    Wallace Beery

    American film actor.

  • Esther Minciotti
    Esther Minciotti

    Dies at 74.

  • Abrham Lincoln

    16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.

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April 15, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 15, 1968:

  • Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
  • In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
  • Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
  • Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
  • Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
  • Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
  • Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.

Saints celebrated on April 15, 1968:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Petrus Gonzalez
  • Saint Hunna.
  • Saint Basilissa
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April 15, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - Cry Like A Baby
  4. - Lady Madonna
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Congratulations
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Lady Madonna

April 15, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 15, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  2. - I Got The Feelin'
  3. - La - La - Means I Love You
  4. - If You Can Want
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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April 15, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 15, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Yours, Mine and Ours

Yours, Mine and Ours

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Van Johnson, Louise Troy

Country: United States of America

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

Speedway

Speedway

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby, Gale Gordon

Country: United States of America

Vengeance

Vengeance

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Antonio Margheriti

Starring: Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Werner Pochath, Paolo Gozlino

April 15, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 15, 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:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Maratonci

Maratonci

Release year: 1968

Starring: Boris Buzancic, Ivo Serdar, Relja Basic, Boris Festini

Kaibutsu-kun

Kaibutsu-kun

Release year: 1968

April 15, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 15, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 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 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 Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

April 15, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 15, 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 April 15, 1968?

On April 15, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1968?

On April 15, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 15, 1968?

On April 15, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 15th?

April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of April. 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 April 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
  • 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),

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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 April 1968?

April 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday April 15, 1968