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April 17, 1968 was the 108th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 17, 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 17, 1968, who was born and died on April 17, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 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 17th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1968?
- April 17, 1968: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1968?
- April 17, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1968?
What day of the week was April 17, 1968?
April 17, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1968 can also be written as 4/17/1968 in the US and as 17/4/1968 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1968:
- Fade out-fade in closes at mark hellinger theater nyc after 72 performances
April 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 09:17 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 17, 1968?
Famous people born on April 17, 1968:
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
- Jim Bilba
French basketball player who won both the euroleague in 1993 with limoges csp and the silver medal at 2000 summer olympics with men's...
- Eric Lamaze
Canadian jockey.
- Richie Woodhall
English boxer and trainer.
- Julie Fagerholt
Danish fashion designer.
- Roger Twose
New zealand cricketer.
- Phil Henderson
American basketball coach and player (d. 2013).
- Maurits of Orange-Nassau
Van vollenhoven.
- Prince Maurits
Of the netherlands.
- Frank Felber
Austrian astrologer.
- Maurits
Dutch royal family, the son of princess margriets and prince pieter van vollenhoven.
- George Holding
- Ornella Ferrara
- Rosanna Conte
- Pierangelo Cibien
- Chang Wen-Chung
- Marla Schaffel
- Valerija
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
![Victoria Beckham]()
Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
![Monet Mazur]()
Monet MazurAmerican actor and musician.
April 17, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 56 years and 2 days old,
or 672 months and 2 days old,
or 2922 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20456 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1968?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 17, 1968.
April 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1968:
- Margaret Seddon
After being selected by nasa, an american astronaut became a trainee in january 1978.
- Armando Angelini
- Claude-Joseph Gignoux
- Domenico Gambino
- Gustav Fröhlich
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1968:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1968:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 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:
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
- The Beatles - Lady Madonna
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
April 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 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:
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Cliff Richard - Congratulations
- Tom Jones - Delilah
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
- The Beatles - Lady Madonna
April 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 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:
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
- The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
- Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
April 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Van Johnson, Louise Troy
Country: United States of America
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
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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Starring: Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby, Gale Gordon
Country: United States of America
Vengeance
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Antonio Margheriti
Starring: Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Werner Pochath, Paolo Gozlino
April 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
The Unloved
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Samantha Morton
Maratonci
Release year: 1968
Starring: Boris Buzancic, Ivo Serdar, Relja Basic, Boris Festini
Kaibutsu-kun
Release year: 1968
April 17, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nicholas And Alexandra
By: Robert K. Massie
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.
Between Parent And Child
By: Haim G. Ginott
Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.
The Tower Of Babel
By: Morris West
Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.
The President'S Plane Is Missing
By: Robert J. Serling
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.
Kennedy And Johnson
By: Evelyn Lincoln
This is confidential information about the relationship between President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was written by the woman who served as Mr.
April 17, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on April 17, 1968?
On April 17, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1968?
On April 17, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1968?
On April 17, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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.
