Wednesday October 16, 1968: on this day

October 16, 1968 was the 290th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1968, who was born and died on October 16, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Ice Station Zebra, directed by John Sturges), 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 16th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1968?


October 16, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1968 can also be written as 10/16/1968 in the US and as 16/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 16, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1968:

  • China reports removal of president li sjao-tji
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 16, 1968
  • During olympics, americans tommie smith and john carlos give black power salute.
  • Jim dorey sets toronto maple leafs penalty records (48 minutess on nine penalties in a game, and 44 minutes on seven penalties in a period).
  • Milwaukee bucks play their first game losing 89-84 to chicago bulls.
  • Kingston, jamaica is rocked by the rodney riots, inspired by the barring of walter rodney from the country.
  • Tommie smith and john carlos are ejected from the us olympic team for participating in the olympics black power salute.
  • Yasunari kawabata becomes the first japanese person to be awarded the nobel prize in literature.

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

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


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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 16, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 04:18 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 16, 1968?


Famous people born on October 16, 1968:

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Randall Batinkoff
    Randall Batinkoff

    American producer and actor.

  • Jean-Philippe Gatien

    French table tennis player who competed in four olympics between 1988 and 2000.

  • Todd Stashwick

    American actor and writer.

  • Mark Lee

    Singaporean actor and singer.

  • Francesco Libetta

    Italian pianist, composer, and conductor.

  • Scott Donie

    Vicenza, italy -- diver (1996 olympics - 4th place).

  • Wajdi Mouawad
  • Dritan Hoxha
  • Alfredo Esposito
  • Jennifer Haigh
  • John K. Shaw
  • Kassoum Diarra

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • Fernanda Montenegro
    Fernanda Montenegro

    Brazilian actress.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 3 days old,

or 2891 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20243 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 16, 1968?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1968:

  • Ellis Kinder

    American baseball player (d. 1968).

  • Norman Hallows
  • Romolo Polacchini

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1968:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Fire
  3. - Little Green Apples
  4. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  5. - Girl Watcher

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Those Were The Days
  2. - Jesamine
  3. - Little Arrows
  4. - Lady Willpower

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 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 14th and October 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. 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 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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

Ice Station Zebra

Ice Station Zebra

Release year: 1968

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown

Country: United States of America

Live a Little, Love a Little

Live a Little, Love a Little

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Michele Carey, Don Porter, Rudy Vallee

Country: United States of America

Bullitt

Bullitt

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Yates

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

The bestselling books on October 16, 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.

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

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This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

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

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

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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 Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson

The Case Against Congress

By:

This vintage hardcover is enhanced by the decorative dustjacket. The jacket has some wear from being stored on the edges. The book is bright and clean inside.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 16, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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.

Discover how October 1968 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 16, 1968