Saturday July 20, 1968: on this day

July 20, 1968 was the 202nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 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 July 20, 1968, who was born and died on July 20, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela), movies (e.g. Inspector Clouseau, directed by Bud Yorkin), TV series (e.g. A Muralha) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 20th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 1968?


July 20, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1968 can also be written as 7/20/1968 in the US and as 20/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1968:

  • Jane asher breaks her engagement with paul mccartney on live tv.
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  • The first international special olympics summer games are held at soldier field in chicago, with about 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 01:18 am and setting at 05:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Who was born on July 20, 1968?


Famous people born on July 20, 1968:

  • Julian Rhind-Tutt
    Julian Rhind-Tutt

    English actor and producer.

  • Nancy Winslet

    Renowned sculptor known for her innovative use of materials.

  • Iaan Gibson

    Respected physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Shaquile Sealy

    Chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Alassane N'Diaye

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Sante Pogliaghi

    Pioneering computer scientist known for advancements in algorithm design.

  • Azlee Senario

    Popular Malaysian comedian known for his work in the entertainment industry.

  • Emrah Sahin

    Renowned Turkish painter known for his abstract art.

  • Hilal Khashan

    Lebanese journalist known for her coverage of Middle Eastern affairs.

  • Julienne Jegou

    Recognized for her contributions to materials science.

  • Alessandra Buonanno

    Italian astrophysicist specializing in gravitational waves research.

  • Harlyn Rosen

    Harlyn Rosen is a celebrated sculptor known for creating captivating works of art.

  • Rayyan Saleh

    Contributed to the discovery of exoplanets.

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Director (el mariachi, desperado).

  • Hami Mandıralı

    Turkish manager and footballer.

  • Kool G Rap

    American hip-hop artist.

  • Jimmy Carson

    American ice hockey player.

  • Michael Park

    American actor.

  • Chris Tsangaris

    Cfl linebacker (bc lions).

  • Carlos Saldanha

    Brazilian-american voice actor and screenwriter.

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 28 days old,

or 2904 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20331 days old,

if you were born on July 20, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1968?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 20, 1968:

  • Bray Hammond

    American author and historian (d. 1968).

  • Joseph Keilberth

    German conductor (bayreuther fest).

  • Basilio Focaccia
  • Giuseppe Virgili
  • Agnes Morgan
  • Ruperto Banterle

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

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

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


Holidays on July 20, 1968:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1968:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - Lady Willpower
  3. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  4. - This Guy's In Love With You
  5. - The Horse

July 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - I Pretend
  3. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  4. - Mony Mony
  5. - Yesterday Has Gone

July 20, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 20, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - The Horse
  3. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  4. - Here Comes The Judge
  5. - Think

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

The most popular movies on July 20, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Inspector Clouseau

Inspector Clouseau

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Bud Yorkin

Starring: Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Delia Boccardo, Barry Foster

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

Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine

Release year: 1968

Directed by: George Dunning

Starring: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

Country: United States of America

Pretty Poison

Pretty Poison

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, Beverly Garland, John Randolph

July 20, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

Television Theatre From...

Television Theatre From...

Release year: 1968

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

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

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

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With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

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).

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

The most popular videogames on July 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 July 20, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1968?

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

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of July. 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 July 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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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 July 1968?

July 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1968 calendar looked like.

Saturday July 20, 1968