Friday February 16, 1968: on this day

February 16, 1968 was the 47th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 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 February 16, 1968, who was born and died on February 16, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Hour of the Wolf, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1968?


February 16, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 47th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1968 can also be written as 2/16/1968 in the US and as 16/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1968:

  • America's first 9-1-1 phone system goes into service in haleyville, alabama.
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  • In haleyville, alabama, the first 9-1-1 emergency telephone system goes into service.
  • Civil air transport flight 010 crashes near shongshan airport in taiwan, killing 21 of the 63 people on board and one more on the ground.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 16, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:27 pm and setting at 08:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Who was born on February 16, 1968?


Famous people born on February 16, 1968:

  • Alain Feutrier

    French skier who was able to overcome cancer and became a champion.

  • Warren Ellis

    British comic book writer known for 'Transmetropolitan' and 'Planetary'.

  • Erik Regtop

    Dutch soccer player (sc heerenveen).

  • Cecil Gray

    Nfl tackle (arizona cardinals).

  • Adina-Ioana Vălean
  • Olena Žyrko
  • Normunds Sējējs
  • Jeffrey Ford
  • Franz Hotz

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 3 days old,

or 2926 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20486 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 16, 1968?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 16, 1968:

  • Healey Willan

    Composer dies at 87.

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Zeplin Wu

    Chinese-American experimental physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

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

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


Holidays on February 16, 1968:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1968:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - Green Tambourine
  3. - Spooky
  4. - I Wish It Would Rain
  5. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Mighty Quinn
  2. - Everlasting Love
  3. - Bend Me Shape Me
  4. - Am I That Easy To Forget
  5. - She Wears My Ring

February 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wish It Would Rain
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - Chain Of Fools
  4. - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
  5. - There Was A Time

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February 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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

Hour of the Wolf

Hour of the Wolf

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Gertrud Fridh, Georg Rydeberg

Country: United States of America

Manon 70

Manon 70

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jean Aurel

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Claude Brialy, Sami Frey, Elsa Martinelli

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

Sol Madrid

Sol Madrid

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton

Starring: David McCallum, Stella Stevens, Telly Savalas, Ricardo Montalban

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Release year: 1968

Starring: Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, David Newell

Country: United States of America

Hafenkrankenhaus

Hafenkrankenhaus

Release year: 1968

Starring: Anneli Granget, Wolfgang Arps, Christa Siems, Helmut Oeser

Hauptstraße Glück

Hauptstraße Glück

Release year: 1968

Starring: Viktoria Brams, Michael Hinz

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

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

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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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 Chosen by Chaim Potok

The Chosen

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It is a treasure trove. Its themes are universal and profound. "THE WALLSTREET JOURNAL" is the classic story about two fathers, two sons, and the pressures they feel to follow the religion that suits them best.

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

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The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

The Economics Of Crisis by Eliot Janeway

The Economics Of Crisis

By:

This could have been called "The War Behind the War", as it concerns the policy of management of the economy during WW II.

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

The most popular videogames on February 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

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Who was the US President on February 16, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1968?

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

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

Find out more about February 16th

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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 February 1968?

February 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1968 calendar looked like.

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