Friday October 18, 1968: on this day

October 18, 1968 was the 292nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

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

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What day of the week was October 18, 1968?


October 18, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1968 can also be written as 10/18/1968 in the US and as 18/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 18, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1968:

  • Lee evans sets world record of 43.8 seconds in 400 metre dash.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 18, 1968
  • The u.s. olympic committee suspends tommie smith and john carlos for giving a ''black power'' salute during a victory ceremony at the mexico city games.

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

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


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

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 18, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:11 am and setting at 05:04 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 18, 1968?


Famous people born on October 18, 1968:

  • Lisa Chappell
    Lisa Chappell

    New zealand singer and actress.

  • Michael Stich

    German tennis champion, who won the 1991 wimbledon men's singles title.

  • Stuart Law

    Australian cricketer and coach.

  • Rhod Gilbert

    Welsh comedian.

  • Denisa Szabova

    Bratislava (czechoslovakia) -- tennis star (1987 futures ger).

  • Narendra Hirwani

    Indian cricketer.

  • Marcel Witeczek
  • Detlev Dammeier
  • Ryan Dancey
  • Ertuğrul Erdoğan
  • Liao Ming-Hsiung
  • Luca Manca
  • Naoto Ōtake
  • Denis Putnik
  • Fernando Soto

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 1 day old,

or 2891 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20241 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 18, 1968?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 18, 1968:

  • Lee Tracy

    Actor doctor x, bombshell and best man, dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Michael Paulsen

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

  • Lavalle Lavalle

    Renowned mathematician known for his work in differential geometry.

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


Holidays on October 18, 1968:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

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He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

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.

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...

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

By:

This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 18, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 18th?

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

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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.

Discover how October 1968 calendar looked like.

Friday October 18, 1968