Tuesday February 20, 1968: on this day

February 20, 1968 was the 51st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

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

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What day of the week was February 20, 1968?


February 20, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1968 can also be written as 2/20/1968 in the US and as 20/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 1968:

  • State troopers used tear gas to stop demonstration at alcorn a&m
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  • The china academy of space technology, china's main arm for the research, development, and creation of space satellites, is established in beijing.

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

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


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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 20, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 10:40 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 20, 1968?


Famous people born on February 20, 1968:

  • Laure Guibert

    Laure guibert is a french actress best known for her role as bénédicte in the tv series 'hélène et les garçons'.

  • Simcha Gluck

    American businessman and investor with a focus on real estate development.

  • Ted Hankey

    English darts player.

  • Bennie Goods

    Canadian football league defensive tackle (edmonton eskimos).

  • Lorraine Olivia

    Geneva, illinois -- playmate (nov, 1990).

  • Ha Seok-ju

    South korean manager and footballer.

  • Simone Bianchetti
  • Remko Bicentini
  • Ernesto Jesús Brotóns Tena
  • Javi Luke
  • Ric Roman Waugh
  • Massimo Banzi
  • Sylvain Bellemare
  • Roberto Petza

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

  • Robert Altman
    Robert Altman

    American film producer.

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


You are 56 years and 28 days old,

or 672 months and 28 days old,

or 2926 weeks

or 20482 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1968?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 20, 1968:

  • Anthony Asquith

    British director (carrington v c (court martial)).

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 20th

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


Observances on February 20, 1968:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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 20, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 20, 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 New Industrial State by John Kenneth Galbraith

The New Industrial State

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John Kenneth Galbraith, a pioneer in American literature, redefined America's view of itself with his incisive commentary and sharp wit. Galbraith claims that the United States is not a society of free enterprise, but rather a structure controlled by the …

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

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.

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.

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

The most popular videogames on February 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 February 20, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 20, 1968?

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

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What is special about February 20th?

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

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

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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.

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