Tuesday August 20, 1968: on this day

August 20, 1968 was the 233rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 20, 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 20, 1968, who was born and died on August 20, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 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 20th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 1968?


August 20, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1968 can also be written as 8/20/1968 in the US and as 20/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

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August 20, 1968: What happened on that day?


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August 20, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 20, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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August 20, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:12 am and setting at 06:54 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 20, 1968?


Famous people born on August 20, 1968:

  • Abdelatif Benazzi

    Abdelatif benazzi is a moroccan-french former rugby player known for his successful career in the sport, including representing the french...

  • Klas Ingesson

    Swedish manager and footballer (d. 2014).

  • Sandy Brondello

    Australian basketball guard (1996 olympics, bronze medalist).

  • Brett Angell

    English coach and footballer.

  • Yuri Shiratori

    Japanese voice actress and singer.

  • Bai Yansong

    Chinese host.

  • Frode Barth

    Norwegian composer and guitarist.

  • Luís Henrique
  • Heitor Martinez Mello
  • Gabriel Miranda
  • Elena Välbe
  • Luisella Milani
  • Ørjan Berg
  • Guy Hendrix Dyas

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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August 20, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 28 days old,

or 2900 weeks

or 20300 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1968?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1968.

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August 20, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1968:

  • Earl Sande

    At 69, a us jockey (kentucky derby) dies.

  • Marie Ciocca
  • Barbara Allason

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

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August 20, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1968:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 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 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 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 20, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 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 20, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 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 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

Myra Breckinridge by Gore Vidal

Myra Breckinridge

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It's a risky business to become 'Woman Triumphant', a position that gives women total control over Rusty Godowski. Rusty wants to be Hollywood's star, like everyone else.

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 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...

August 20, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 20, 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 20, 1968?

On August 20, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1968?

On August 20, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1968?

On August 20, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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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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