Monday March 18, 1968: on this day

March 18, 1968 was the 78th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 18, 1968, who was born and died on March 18, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 18, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding), movies (e.g. Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!, directed by Tonino Cervi), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 18th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 18, 1968?


March 18, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 78th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1968 can also be written as 3/18/1968 in the US and as 18/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

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March 18, 1968: What happened on that day?


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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 18, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 08:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Who was born on March 18, 1968?


Famous people born on March 18, 1968:

  • Tamer Hassan
    Tamer Hassan

    Tamer hassan is a british actor known for his roles in films such as the football factory and eastern promises.

  • Andrew McCabe

    Former Deputy Director of the FBI.

  • Brigitt Vincent

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Miguel Herrera

    Miguel herrera is a mexican football coach known for his passionate and animated coaching style, as well as leading the mexican national...

  • Marine Delterme

    French actress, painter, and sculptor.

  • Christophe Pinna

    French athlete, 7 times french karate champion, 5 times european champion, and winner of the world cup & world championship 1995.

  • Shin-ichiro Miki

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Paul Marsden

    English politician and businessman.

  • Temur Ketsbaia

    Georgian footballer and manager.

  • Eudes

    Duc d'angouleme, french prince.

  • Pat Terrell NFL strong safety (Carolina Panthers

    Green bay packers).

  • Joseph Ouellet

    Hockey forward (team france 1998).

  • Gaetano Nastri
  • Leon van der Torre
  • Milorad Ulemek
  • Rafael Valdivieso Miranda
  • Francesco Boccia
  • Dion Beebe

Whose famous birthday is on March 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 18th:

  • Adam Levine
    Adam Levine

    American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor.

  • Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah

    Queen latifah is an american actress, singer, and rapper known for her versatile talents in music and film.

  • Lily Collins
    Lily Collins

    Lily collins is a british-american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the blind side' and 'mirror mirror'.

  • Gloria Swanson
    Gloria Swanson

    Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.

  • Dane Cook
    Dane Cook

    Dane Cook is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who has released several successful comedy albums.

  • Luc Besson
    Luc Besson

    French director of "the big blue," jacques mayol's story about jacques mayol (a champion skin-diver who was also known as the "human...

  • Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif

    Brad dourif is a highly respected character actor known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as 'one flew over the...

  • Peter Graves
    Peter Graves

    Peter graves was an american actor known for his role as jim phelps in the television series mission: impossible.

  • Irene Cara
    Irene Cara

    American singer, actress, and composer.

  • John Updike
    John Updike

    American author, prolific novelist, and perfectionist.

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


You are 56 years and 1 day old,

or 672 months and 1 day old,

or 2922 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20455 days old,

if you were born on March 18, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 1968?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 18th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 18, 1968:

  • Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller

    Renowned African-American sculptor known for her works depicting African and African-American themes.

  • Manuel Gomez Carillo

    Composer dies at 85.

  • Marcel Pinel
  • Maurizio Lama

What famous deaths happened on March 18th?

Famous deaths on March 18th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Fess Parker
    Fess Parker

    American actor and businessman (b. 1924).

  • Barbara Bates
    Barbara Bates

    American singer and actress (d. 1969).

  • Lauritz Melchior
    Lauritz Melchior

    Danish singer and operatic tenor, known for his interpretations of wagnerian operas.

  • Michael Attwell
    Michael Attwell

    British actor (born 1943).

  • Adden Fleming

    Pioneering biologist who discovered penicillin.

  • Suhaas Gupta

    Pioneering scientist in the field of renewable energy research.

  • Lianni Chen

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

  • Elliannah Brown

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Mayukha Patel

    Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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


Holidays on March 18, 1968:

  • Aruba - Flag Day (1976)
  • Ancient Latvia - Bindus Diena
  • United States - National Biodiesel Day
  • Mexico - Expropiaci=n Petreolera

Saints celebrated on March 18, 1968:

  • Saint Edward (d.978)
  • Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (d.386)
  • Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
  • Saint Anselm
  • Saint Salvator
  • Saint Narcissus
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March 18, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 18, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 18th and March 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 18, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 18, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  3. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

March 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 18, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

March 18, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 18, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 18, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - La - La - Means I Love You
  3. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  4. - I Thank You
  5. - The End Of Our Road

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March 18, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 18, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tonino Cervi

Starring: Brett Halsey, Bud Spencer, Wayde Preston, Jeff Cameron

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

The Bride Wore Black

The Bride Wore Black

Release year: 1968

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michel Bouquet, Charles Denner

Country: United States of America

Les Biches

Les Biches

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacqueline Sassard, Stéphane Audran, Nane Germon

March 18, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Chronik der Familie Nägele

Chronik der Familie Nägele

Release year: 1968

Starring: Willy Reichert, Oscar Heiler

Virgin of the Secret Service

Virgin of the Secret Service

Release year: 1968

Written by:

Starring: Clinton Greyn, Veronica Strong, John Cater, Noel Coleman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

March 18, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

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 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.

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

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.

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...

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 18, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 18, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 18th?

March 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of March. 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 March 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 utrecht shooting: three people were killed and nine more injured when a man opened fire on a tram in utrecht, netherlands. authorities suspect terrorist activity. an arrest has been made of a 37-year-old turkish citizen.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish army and free syrian army capture the kurdish stronghold in afrin, which was held by the ypg in north syria. they also raise the turkish flag over the city's centre. turkish-backed forces bulldoze a statue of kaveh, the legendary kurdish figure, and remove it from the city centre.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: between 1,500 and 2,000 people are leaving al-waer district of homs today to go to their destination, either northern homs governorate or idlib governorate. in the next few weeks, the district will be evacuated by armed militants and their families. the rest of the population will then return to the area to receive aid and reconcile. (bbc),

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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 March 1968?

March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday March 18, 1968