Friday September 20, 1968: on this day

September 20, 1968 was the 264th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 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 September 20, 1968, who was born and died on September 20, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 20, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Harper Valley P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley), movies (e.g. Oliver!, directed by Carol Reed), TV series (e.g. Fantastic Voyage) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 20, 1968?


September 20, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 264th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1968 can also be written as 9/20/1968 in the US and as 20/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

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September 20, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:23 am and setting at 06:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Who was born on September 20, 1968?


Famous people born on September 20, 1968:

  • Terik Chen

    Known for breakthroughs in nanotechnology and materials science.

  • Bohden Babych

    Renowned sculptor specializing in large-scale installations.

  • Deepti Dhawan

    Deepti Dhawan is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress party.

  • Liala Toubel

    Member of the Tunisian Parliament.

  • Grayer Hill

    Known for creating large-scale metal sculptures.

  • Josabeth Martínez

    Josabeth Martínez is a Peruvian politician who has served as a member of the Congress of the Republic since 2011.

  • Van Jones

    Van Jones is an American entrepreneur known for his work in social and environmental justice.

  • Idy Thiam

    Idy Thiam is a Senegalese politician who has been actively involved in promoting education and healthcare reforms.

  • Anise Kassem

    Anise Kassem was a prominent politician who served as a member of parliament for over two decades.

  • Kameel Rahman

    Founder of Kameel Rahman Enterprises.

  • Ginnie Moore

    Notable chemist specializing in organic chemistry.

  • Tracie Ferreira

    Tracie Ferreira is a prominent biologist known for her research in genetics and evolution.

  • Philippa Forrester

    Philippa Forrester is a British television presenter known for her work on science and technology programs.

  • Monika Lendl

    Esteemed biologist recognized for her work in plant genetics and molecular biology.

  • Ton Scheer

    Award-winning investigative journalist from the Netherlands.

  • Parrish Smith

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Leah Pinsent

    Canadian actress.

  • Darrell Russell

    American football player (born 1976).

  • Ijaz Ahmed

    Pakistani cricketer and coach.

  • Norah Vincent

    American writer (b. 1968).

Whose famous birthday is on September 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 20th:

  • Maggie Cheung
    Maggie Cheung

    Maggie cheung is a hong kong actress known for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'in the mood for love' and 'hero'.

  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren

    Italian actress and beauty queen, she is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world by many.

  • Asia Argento
    Asia Argento

    Italian actress and well-known family member, dario argento is her father and daria nicolodi is her mother.

  • Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal

    Jon bernthal is an american actor known for his roles in the walking dead, the punisher, and the wolf of wall street.

  • Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma

    French actress and director on the film and stage, she was born to a lawyer from ra (c)union and graduated from paris conservatory.

  • Moon Bloodgood
    Moon Bloodgood

    American actress and model.

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho

    American producer and actor.

  • Gary Cole
    Gary Cole

    American actor.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

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


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 28 days old,

or 2895 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20269 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 20, 1968?

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 20, 1968:

  • Frank Pelleg

    Composer dies at 57.

  • Olaf Jordan
  • Hugo de los Santos (20) y Susana Pintos (27)
  • Susana Pintos y Hugo de los Santos (27 20)

What famous deaths happened on September 20th?

Famous deaths on September 20th:

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Jim Croce
    Jim Croce

    Vocalist (time in a bottle) dies in a plane accident at 30.

  • Jack Larson
    Jack Larson

    American playwright and producer of actors (d. 2015).

  • Richard Dix
    Richard Dix

    American actor.

  • Glenn Strange
    Glenn Strange

    Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74.

  • Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear

    Actor (casanova.

  • Renatha Muller

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lynnsie Johnson

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Lorann Koval

    Prolific writer known for her bestselling novels that captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kastin Lopez

    Acclaimed painter whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide.

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September 20, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 20, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1968 was Harper Valley P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  2. - People Got To Be Free
  3. - Hey Jude
  4. - Hush
  5. - 1,2,3 Red Light

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1968 was I've Gotta Get A Message To You by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
  2. - Those Were The Days
  3. - Do It Again
  4. - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on September 20, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You're All I Need To Get By
  2. - The House That Jack Built
  3. - Slip Away
  4. - Please Return Your Love To Me
  5. - I Can't Stop Dancing

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

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

Oliver!

Oliver!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Mark Lester, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed

Country: United States of America

Flesh

Flesh

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Paul Morrissey

Starring: Joe Dallesandro, Geraldine Smith, Patti D'Arbanville, Candy Darling

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

Funny Girl

Funny Girl

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif, Kay Medford, Anne Francis

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

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

The Outcasts

The Outcasts

Release year: 1968

Country: United States of America

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

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

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

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 …

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

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This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

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In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

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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.

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

The most popular videogames on September 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 September 20, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 20, 1968?

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

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What is special about September 20th?

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

  • 2018 - Mercury prize: wolf alice wins 2018 hyundai mercury prize with visions of a life.
  • 2017 - Economy in the united states: the u.s. federal reserve announced that its benchmark interest rate would not change in october, but it anticipates an increase at the end of 2019. it also expects three additional increases in 2018 as well as two more in 2019. the federal reserve has also announced that its balance sheet reduction program would begin in october.
  • 2016 - After street violence in the democratic republic of the congo between protesters against president joseph kabila and security force left at least 44 people dead, armed men wearing military uniforms set fire to the headquarters of the main opposition union for democracy and social progress in kinshasa (dr congo), killing at least two.

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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 September 1968?

September 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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