Monday August 19, 1968: on this day

August 19, 1968 was the 232nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 19, 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 August 19, 1968, who was born and died on August 19, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Rachel, Rachel, directed by Paul Newman), TV series (e.g. Best Of Enemies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1968?


August 19, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1968 can also be written as 8/19/1968 in the US and as 19/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

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August 19, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 19, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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August 19, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:16 am and setting at 06:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Who was born on August 19, 1968?


Famous people born on August 19, 1968:

  • Kaikoa Nishimura

    Kaikoa Nishimura is a respected business consultant who has helped numerous Hawaiian companies grow and succeed.

  • Mark McGuinn

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Frank Drennen

    American singer who, together with cindy wasserman, makes up the los angeles-based vocal duo dead rock west.

  • Nikolaos Kaklamanakis

    Greek windsurfer and sailor.

  • Philippe Kalt
  • Nicola Losacco
  • Andrij Sadovyj
  • Kaouther Abid
  • Guido Guidi
  • Alessandro d'Onofrio
  • Roger Freestone

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months

or 2900 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20301 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 August 19, 1968?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 19, 1968.

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August 19, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1968:

  • George Gamow

    Ukrainian-american cosmologist and physicist (d. 1968).

  • Sara Jane Roberts

    After surgery at 44, child actress (our gang) dies.

  • Antonio Fessia

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Emalea Wade

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Laden Pareto

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

  • Ridgely Carter

    American actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1968:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1968:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - People Got To Be Free
  2. - Born To Be Wild
  3. - Hello, I Love You
  4. - Light My Fire
  5. - Classical Gas

August 19, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mony Mony
  2. - Fire
  3. - This Guy's In Love With You
  4. - I Pretend
  5. - Do It Again

August 19, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stay In My Corner
  2. - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
  3. - Love Makes A Woman
  4. - You're All I Need To Get By
  5. - You Met Your Match

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August 19, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rachel, Rachel

Rachel, Rachel

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Paul Newman

Starring: Joanne Woodward, James Olson, Kate Harrington, Estelle Parsons

Wheel of Ashes

Wheel of Ashes

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Emmanuel Goldman

Starring: Pierre Clémenti, Katinka Bo, Pierre Besançon, Richard Leblanc

Kenner

Kenner

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Steve Sekely

Starring: Jim Brown, Madlyn Rhue, Robert Coote, Ricky Cordell

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

August 19, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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:

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

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

August 19, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 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 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.

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

The Queen'S Confession by Victoria Holt

The Queen'S Confession

By:

Hardcover 412 pages, including Bibliography "The Queen's Confession", by Victoria Holt

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...

August 19, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 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 August 19, 1968?

On August 19, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1968?

On August 19, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1968?

On August 19, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of August. 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 August 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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 August 1968?

August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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Monday August 19, 1968