Monday December 16, 1968: on this day

December 16, 1968 was the 351st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 16, 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 16, 1968, who was born and died on December 16, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. The Love Bug, directed by Robert Stevenson), 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 16th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1968?


December 16, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1968 can also be written as 12/16/1968 in the US and as 16/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

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December 16, 1968: What happened on that day?


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December 16, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 16, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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December 16, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 02:20 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 16, 1968?


Famous people born on December 16, 1968:

  • Yannick Alléno

    French chef who has been awarded three michelin stars by the michelin since 2007.

  • Florence Masnada

    French skier and olympic contender.

  • Tyler Brûlé

    Founder of Monocle magazine.

  • Wendy Doolan

    Australian golfer.

  • Greg Kovacs

    Canadian bodybuilder (d. 2013).

  • Lalah Hathaway

    American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer.

  • Peter Dante

    American singer and actor.

  • Paul Scherrer

    Actor (children of corn ii - free spirit).

  • Wendy Doolan in Sydney

    Australia; lpga golfer (1991 british amateur champion-second).

  • Mark Dean Schwab

    American rapist, murderer (d.2008).

  • Peter Orszag

    American economist, orszag was appointed the congressional office budget director on january 18, 2007, under george w. bush's...

  • Darryll Lewis

    Nfl cornerback (houston/tennesse oilers).

  • Giovanni Ballarin

    Italian homicide.

  • Luisella Costamagna
  • Morten Bakke
  • 40 Glocc
  • Rui Gregório

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 3 days old,

or 2883 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20182 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 16, 1968?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1968.

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December 16, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1968:

  • Babbette De Jongh

    Dutch writer known for her contributions to Dutch literature during the mid-20th century.

  • Muhammad Suheimat

    Jordanian general and politician (b. 1916).

  • Futabayama Sadaji

    The 35th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1912).

  • Ernest Mengel
  • Giotto Dainelli
  • Chana Orloff
  • Biagio Augusto Zaffiri

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Eliazer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 16th

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December 16, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1968:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. 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. - Wichita Lineman

December 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. 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 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 16, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. 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 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett

Country: United States of America

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate, Nancy Kwan

Country: United States of America

Uptight

Uptight

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne

The Sea Gull

The Sea Gull

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: James Mason, Vanessa Redgrave, Simone Signoret, David Warner

The Stalking Moon

The Stalking Moon

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, Robert Forster, Noland Clay

December 16, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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

Happening for Lulu

Happening for Lulu

Release year: 1968

Starring: Johnny Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Der Idiot

Der Idiot

Release year: 1968

December 16, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

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.

The Day Kennedy Was Shot by Jim Bishop

The Day Kennedy Was Shot

By:

The Day Kennedy Was Shot is a minute-by-minute narrative account about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. It captures the drama, mystery, action and excitement that took place on November 22, 1963. Author

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

By:

He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

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.

December 16, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 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 16, 1968?

On December 16, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1968?

On December 16, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1968?

On December 16, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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.

Monday December 16, 1968