Thursday December 19, 1968: on this day

December 19, 1968 was the 354th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 19, 1968, who was born and died on December 19, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. The Love Bug, directed by Robert Stevenson), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

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

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was December 19, 1968?


December 19, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1968 can also be written as 12/19/1968 in the US and as 19/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

history

December 19, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 1968:

December 19, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE MagazineBrowse the vintage magazine covers from December 19, 1968

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
zodiac

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


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 19, 1968! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

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

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for December 19, 1968
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

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


Moon phase

2%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 05:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1968

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on December 19, 1968?


Famous people born on December 19, 1968:

  • Ken Marino
    Ken Marino

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Kirstina Keneally

    Australian politician who has served as a Senator for New South Wales.

  • Jamie Hince

    Musician.

  • Antonio Rossi

    The bronze medalist at the 1992 barcelona olympics for the 1,500m.

  • Jennifer Devine in Portland

    Oregon, usa; rower (olympics-1996).

  • Julija Pajevs'ka
  • Fahad Al Kuwari
  • Claudio Clementi
  • Marcial Di Fonzo Bo
  • Remo Lederer
  • Jean-Claude Cassini

Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 19th

birthday

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


You are 55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months

or 2882 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20179 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 19, 1968?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

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

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

RIP

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


Famous people died on December 19, 1968:

  • Norman Thomas

    American minister and politician (b. 1884).

  • Erminio Troilo

What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Catalena de Aragon

    Queen consort of Castile and Leon.

  • Mikita Kharitonov

    Renowned Soviet physicist known for his work on nuclear reactors.

  • Arlyss Brontë

    Arlyss Brontë was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Loudon Wainwright Jr.

    Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former editor of Life magazine.

  • Kimon Yiannakis

    Cypriot playwright and novelist recognized for his impactful works in Greek literature.

  • Elanora Brontë

    Elanora Brontë was an English poet and novelist, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

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

holidays

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


Holidays on December 19, 1968:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
vinyl songs

December 19, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Love Child
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Abraham, Martin And John
  5. - Wichita Lineman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lily The Pink
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
  4. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  5. - 1-2-3 O'Leary

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on December 19, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Who's Making Love
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - Cloud Nine

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was December 19, 1968 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

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

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

The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett

Country: United States of America

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate, Nancy Kwan

Country: United States of America

Uptight

Uptight

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne

The Sea Gull

The Sea Gull

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: James Mason, Vanessa Redgrave, Simone Signoret, David Warner

The Stalking Moon

The Stalking Moon

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, Robert Forster, Noland Clay

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

Happening for Lulu

Happening for Lulu

Release year: 1968

Starring: Johnny Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Der Idiot

Der Idiot

Release year: 1968

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

The bestselling books on December 19, 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

By:

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.

Force 10 From Navarone by Alistair MacLean

Force 10 From Navarone

By:

The thrilling sequel to Alistair MacLean’s World War II adventure masterpiece, The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone is now reissued with a new cover design.

And Other Stories by John O'Hara

And Other Stories

By:

A collection of twelve recent works by the famed American writer, including the novelette "A Few Trips and Some Poetry".

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

The most popular videogames on December 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

history

Who was the US President on December 19, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 19, 1968?

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

history

What is special about December 19th?

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

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

Find out more about December 19th

history

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

Do you remember 1968? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for December 1968?

December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1968 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 19, 1968