Wednesday July 17, 1968: on this day

July 17, 1968 was the 199th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 17, 1968, who was born and died on July 17, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela), movies (e.g. Inspector Clouseau, directed by Bud Yorkin), TV series (e.g. A Muralha) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1968?


July 17, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 199th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1968 can also be written as 7/17/1968 in the US and as 17/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1968: What happened on that day?


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July 17, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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July 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:04 am and setting at 02:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Who was born on July 17, 1968?


Famous people born on July 17, 1968:

  • Bitty Schram
    Bitty Schram

    Bitty schram is an american actress best known for her role as sharona fleming in the tv series monk.

  • Merve Kavakçı

    Turkish politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Reuben Navarette

    Syndicated columnist known for his commentary on current events and politics.

  • Darren Day

    Stage actor.

  • Tony Diaz

    American homicide: after five months of planning, he shot the wrong girl between the eyes on 7/10/1993, on a quincy sidewalk.

  • Beth Littleford

    American comedian.

  • Andre Royo

    American producer and actor.

  • Birgit Wolfram
  • Yang Xinhai
  • Francesca Carbone
  • Davis Kamoga
  • Daniel Monzón
  • Christian Taylor
  • Leanne Walker
  • Hakan Fidan

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 2 days old,

or 2904 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20334 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1968?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 17, 1968.

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July 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1968:

  • Sindo Garay
  • Sindo Garay (101)

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

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holidays

July 17, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1968:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - Lady Willpower
  3. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  4. - This Guy's In Love With You
  5. - The Horse

July 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - I Pretend
  3. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  4. - Mony Mony
  5. - Yesterday Has Gone

July 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - The Horse
  3. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  4. - Here Comes The Judge
  5. - Think

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July 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Inspector Clouseau

Inspector Clouseau

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Bud Yorkin

Starring: Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo, Barry Foster

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

Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine

Release year: 1968

Directed by: George Dunning

Starring: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

Country: United States of America

Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph

July 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Television Theatre From...

Television Theatre From...

Release year: 1968

July 17, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 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.

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 …

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

By:

With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

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.

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

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.

July 17, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 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 July 17, 1968?

On July 17, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1968?

On July 17, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1968?

On July 17, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1968?

July 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Wednesday July 17, 1968