Tuesday March 19, 1968: on this day

March 19, 1968 was the 79th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 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 March 19, 1968, who was born and died on March 19, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 19, 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 19th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 19, 1968?


March 19, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1968 can also be written as 3/19/1968 in the US and as 19/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

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March 19, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:16 pm and setting at 09:25 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 19, 1968?


Famous people born on March 19, 1968:

  • Lomax Smith

    Famous boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Leyli Jafari

    Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Karne Crowley

    American journalist and news anchor.

  • Namira Smith

    Namira Smith is a sculptor renowned for her innovative use of materials.

  • Tyrone Hill

    American basketball player at the forward position for the bucks.

  • Eleonora Resta

    The miss italy 1985 title winner was an italian beauty queen.

  • Esma Akyildiz

    Renowned for her contributions to wireless sensor networks.

  • Filomena Caldeira

    Renowned physicist known for her work in theoretical physics.

  • Aud Lederer

    Aud Lederer is a Norwegian politician known for her work in the Labour Party.

  • Mots'eoa Senyane

    Canadian diplomat to lesotho, lesotho high commission.

  • Liam Jewell in Toronto

    Ontario, canada; kayaker (olympics-1996).

  • Natalie Barr
  • Nikola Milinković
  • Khaled Mardam-Bey
  • Othman Karim
  • Michael Büskens

Whose famous birthday is on March 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 19th:

  • Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis

    American actor.

  • Ursula Andress
    Ursula Andress

    Swiss actress and sex icon of the 1960s.

  • Glenn Close
    Glenn Close

    American actress, born to a surgeon and a 12th-generation new englander who was raised on a 500-acre family estate.

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Philip Roth
    Philip Roth

    American author, educator and novelist who taught at princeton as well as at writer's workshops.

  • Simone Renant
    Simone Renant

    France actor.

  • Simon Yam
    Simon Yam

    Hong kong producer and actor.

  • Phyllis Newman
    Phyllis Newman

    American actress and singer (d. 2019).

  • Irving Wallace
    Irving Wallace

    American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people.

  • Tanushree Dutta
    Tanushree Dutta

    Femina miss india 2004, indian actress and model femina miss india 2004.

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


You are 56 years old,

or 672 months

or 2922 weeks

or 20454 days old,

if you were born on March 19, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 1968?

There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 19th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 19, 1968:

  • Ellery Endicott

    American politician who served as the Governor of Rhode Island.

  • Alfred Baeumler
  • Augusto Maselli
  • Fedde Schurer
  • Cesare Sofianopulo

What famous deaths happened on March 19th?

Famous deaths on March 19th:

  • Paul Scofield
    Paul Scofield

    Hurst, england -- actor.

  • Cesare Danova
    Cesare Danova

    American film and television actor (born in 1926).

  • Richard Beckinsale
    Richard Beckinsale

    Actor (doing time.

  • Arthur C. Clarke

    A British science fiction writer, science writer, and futurist, best known for the novel '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

  • Loui de Broglie

    Known for his research in quantum theory, particularly the wave-particle duality of matter.

  • Jaime Sabines

    Mexican contemporary poet.

  • Rosamae Rohr

    Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Chandell Shorter

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Stephen Wise

    Stephen Wise was a prominent American Reform rabbi and Zionist leader.

  • Luverna Wiedemann

    Renowned physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

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


Holidays on March 19, 1968:

  • Las Fallas in Valencia, Spain.
  • Roman Catholicism and Church of England - Saint Joseph's Day for Saint Joseph of Nazareth, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, stepfather of Jesus; patron saint of Belgium, a good death, carpenters hence also (alternative) Father's Day in Spain, Portugal, Belgium
  • Mojoday in Discordianism
  • The swallows return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California.
  • The first day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Saints celebrated on March 19, 1968:

  • Saint Adeltrudis (d.670)
  • Saint Landoald
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March 19, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 19, 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 19, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 19, 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 19, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

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

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).

The Instrument by John O'Hara

The Instrument

By:

Fictional novel

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 Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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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.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

By:

Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 19, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 19, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 19th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, international military intervention against isil, battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces progress in syria following the capture of an isil camp near baghuz.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin - the turkish-backed free syrian army rebels pillage the syrian city afrin.
  • 2017 - New zealand-united states relations : new zealand expelled an unnamed diplomat from the united states after he refused to waive immunity in a police investigation.

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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.

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