Thursday October 17, 1968: on this day

October 17, 1968 was the 291st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1968, who was born and died on October 17, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 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 17th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1968?


October 17, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 291st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1968 can also be written as 10/17/1968 in the US and as 17/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 17, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:02 am and setting at 04:42 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 17, 1968?


Famous people born on October 17, 1968:

  • Ziggy Marley

    Jamaican singer-songwriter, guitarist, and voice actor.

  • David Robertson

    Manager and player from scotland.

  • Alejandra Ávalos

    Mexican artist.

  • Graeme Le Saux

    English footballer and sportscaster.

  • Heather McDermid

    Calgary, alberta -- rower (1996 olympics).

  • Matthias Matschke
  • Jan Sopko
  • Luc Terlinden
  • Jason Hewett
  • Marcu Biancarelli
  • Rodolfo Cardoso
  • Linda Godby
  • David «Ziggy» Marley
  • David Muñoz

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

  • Gary Puckett
    Gary Puckett

    American musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 2 days old,

or 2891 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20242 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1968?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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


Holidays on October 17, 1968:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 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 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 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 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

The bestselling books on October 17, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

By:

The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

By:

"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

By:

In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!

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

The most popular videogames on October 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

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Who was the US President on October 17, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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.

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Thursday October 17, 1968