Monday February 19, 1968: on this day

February 19, 1968 was the 50th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 19, 1968, who was born and died on February 19, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 19, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Day of the Evil Gun, directed by Jerry Thorpe), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 19, 1968?


February 19, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 50th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1968 can also be written as 2/19/1968 in the US and as 19/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 19, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 19, 1968:

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th 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 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 19, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 19, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:55 pm and setting at 10:01 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 19, 1968?


Famous people born on February 19, 1968:

  • Cynthia Bailey
    Cynthia Bailey

    Reality star.

  • Nickolaos Kaklamanakis

    Greek windsurfer who won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics.

  • Winnona Chang

    Pioneering chemist known for her research in nanotechnology.

  • Alijah Hussain

    Prolific writer of fiction novels.

  • Arminta Holmes

    Arminta Holmes is a renowned biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Frank Watkins

    American bass player (obituary & gorgoroth) (d.2015).

  • Prince Markie Dee

    American rapper and actor (d. 2021).

  • Rob Dimaio in Calgary

    Alberta, canada; nhl right-wing (philadelphia flyers).

  • Frank Watkins US heavy metal bassist (Obituary

    Cause of death).

  • Gianpaolo Zandegiacomo
  • Alberto Moioli
  • Jennifer Saul
  • Paddy Johns
  • Mark Hudis
  • Kim Hawthorne
  • Stochelo Rosenberg
  • Paulo Sérgio Bento Brito
  • Francesco Venuto

Whose famous birthday is on February 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 19th:

  • Smokey Robinson
    Smokey Robinson

    Smokey robinson is a legendary american singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his role as the founder and frontman of the motown...

  • Victoria Justice
    Victoria Justice

    American singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer.

  • Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels

    Jeff daniels is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as dumb and dumber and the squid and the whale.

  • Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro

    Benicio del toro is a puerto rican actor known for his roles in films such as traffic, sicario, and the usual suspects.

  • Merle Oberon
    Merle Oberon

    Eurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and...

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Stephen Nichols
    Stephen Nichols

    American actor.

  • Leslie Ash
    Leslie Ash

    English actress.

  • Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone

    English actor, singer and producer.

  • Carson McCullers
    Carson McCullers

    American short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).

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


You are 56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months

or 2926 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20483 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 19, 1968?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 19th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 19, 1968:

  • Georg Hackenschmidt

    Estonian professional wrestler (born in 1878).

  • Ralph Dunn

    Actor (mr rudge–norby), passes away at 65.

  • Eugen Angelescu
  • Joaquín Edwards Bello
  • Hamilton Luske
  • Pietro Mancini

What famous deaths happened on February 19th?

Famous deaths on February 19th:

  • Adolfo Celi
    Adolfo Celi

    Italian stage actor and husky character actor.

  • Janet Blair
    Janet Blair

    American actress.

  • Lydia Shum
    Lydia Shum

    Actress and comedian from hong kong (d. 2008).

  • Billy Mitchell
    Billy Mitchell

    Born in france, an american military man who was the youngest ever general staff officer and, by 1920, a brigadier general.

  • Deng Xiaoping

    A chinese politician, a thrice-purged patriarch of the communist party who had a profound impact on chinese politics for three decades.

  • Harper Lee

    American novelist best known for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

  • Charl Lagerfeld

    Iconic fashion designer known for his work at Chanel and Fendi.

  • Josabeth Siddall

    Josabeth Siddall was a Pre-Raphaelite artist and model, best known for her work with the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

  • Antino D'Agata

    Italian painter known for his vibrant landscapes.

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


Holidays on February 19, 1968:

  • Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Pisces
  • Astrology: Can also be last day of sun sign Aquarius depending on the time of birth and the astrologer's viewpoint.
  • Chaoflux (Discordianism)
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February 19, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

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

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - Spooky
  4. - I Wish It Would Rain
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 19, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. 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 19, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

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

  1. - I Wish It Would Rain
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - There Was A Time
  4. - Born Free
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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

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

Day of the Evil Gun

Day of the Evil Gun

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jerry Thorpe

Starring: Glenn Ford, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger, John Anderson

Panic in the City

Panic in the City

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Eddie Davis

Starring: Howard Duff, Linda Cristal, Stephen McNally, Nehemiah Persoff

Maryjane

Maryjane

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Maury Dexter

Starring: Fabian, Diane McBain, Kevin Coughlin, Michael Margotta

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Hov, hov

Hov, hov

Release year: 1968

Todos somos jóvenes

Todos somos jóvenes

Release year: 1968

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today

Release year: 1968

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

The bestselling books on February 19, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

By:

It's all a great adventure when Christy Mansel bumps into Charles in Damascus. They decide to go on a wild adventure, being rich and impetuous young people.

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...

Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean

Where Eagles Dare

By:

This classic World War II thriller is from the well-known master of suspense and action. This classic thriller from World War II is now reissued with a new cover design.

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 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.

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

The most popular videogames on February 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 February 19, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 19, 1968?

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

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What is special about February 19th?

February 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: sixteen militants were killed in two raids on egypt's sinai peninsula. the raids also include explosives and weapons.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 44 people were killed in air strikes by the syrian air force on rebel-held eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war and battle of mosul: u.s.-backed iraqi forces launched an operation to take back control of western mosul under isil militants, according to haider al-abadi, prime minister of iraq. according to the united nations, humanitarian agencies have been established in the older parts of the city, where food and fuel supplies are already low, running water is scarce and electricity is not reliable for many of the 800,000.

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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.

Discover how February 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday February 19, 1968