Sunday February 18, 1968: on this day

February 18, 1968 was the 49th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 18, 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 18, 1968, who was born and died on February 18, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 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 18th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 18, 1968?


February 18, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1968 can also be written as 2/18/1968 in the US and as 18/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 18, 1968: What happened on that day?


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February 18, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 18, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th 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 18, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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February 18, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 09:29 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 18, 1968?


Famous people born on February 18, 1968:

  • Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald

    American singer and actress.

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Braylinn Manning

    Esteemed historian whose research shed light on forgotten historical events.

  • Kyle Abbott

    American baseball pitcher, for the milwaukee brewers.

  • Alayne Smith

    Author of several bestselling mystery novels.

  • Molly Ringwald in Roseville

    California, usa; actress ("sixteen candles," pretty in pink).

  • Silvia Rocca
  • Jette Joop
  • Pierpaolo Capovilla
  • Gianluigi Valleriani
  • Lorena Astudillo

Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:

  • Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd

    American actress.

  • John Travolta
    John Travolta

    American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.

  • John Hughes
    John Hughes

    John hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...

  • Cressida Bonas
    Cressida Bonas

    Cressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.

  • Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon

    American actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance

    Jack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.

  • Milos Forman
    Milos Forman

    Czech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).

  • Greta Scacchi
    Greta Scacchi

    Italian-british actress.

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February 18, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 1 day old,

or 2926 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20484 days old,

if you were born on February 18, 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 18, 1968?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 18, 1968.

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February 18, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 1968:

  • Sigurd Erixon

    Etnologist (atlas "ver svensk folkkultur), dies at 79.

  • Juan de Landa
  • Gustavo Carrer

What famous deaths happened on February 18th?

Famous deaths on February 18th:

  • Gale Robbins
    Gale Robbins

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).

  • Andy Devine
    Andy Devine

    American actor and singer (d. 1977).

  • Maggie McNamara
    Maggie McNamara

    Actress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.

  • Mikle Angelo

    Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.

  • Jaicion Wong

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Smaran Das

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Taimur Lang

    Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.

  • Floyed Brown

    Renowned abstract painter known for his vibrant use of colors.

  • Eloni Tupou

    King of Tonga who unified the islands under his rule.

  • Idrissa Ouedraogo

    Pioneering Burkinabe filmmaker who made significant contributions to African cinema.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 18th

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February 18, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 18, 1968:

  • Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
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February 18, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

February 18, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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 18, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 18, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

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

The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 18, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 18, 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 18, 1968?

On February 18, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1968?

On February 18, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 18, 1968?

On February 18, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 18th?

February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
  • 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
  • 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.

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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.

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