Sunday April 21, 1968: on this day

April 21, 1968 was the 112th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 21, 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 April 21, 1968, who was born and died on April 21, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Yours, Mine and Ours, directed by Melville Shavelson), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 21, 1968?


April 21, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 112th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1968 can also be written as 4/21/1968 in the US and as 21/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

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April 21, 1968: What happened on that day?


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April 21, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 21, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 21, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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April 21, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:42 am and setting at 01:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.

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Who was born on April 21, 1968?


Famous people born on April 21, 1968:

  • Luke Harding

    Luke Harding is a British journalist known for his work as a foreign correspondent.

  • Shlomo Shmelzman

    Israeli journalist known for his coverage of international affairs.

  • Peter van Vossen

    Coach and footballer from the netherlands.

  • Peter van

    Foxes; soccer player (ajax).

  • Christian Hoff
  • Richard Igbineghu
  • Geir Johansen
  • Leslie Silva
  • Sabina Stilo
  • Christoph Meili
  • Arturo Cariceo
  • Jean-Louis Agobet

Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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April 21, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 27 days old,

or 2917 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20421 days old,

if you were born on April 21, 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 April 21, 1968?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 21, 1968.

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April 21, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 1968:

  • Norman Demuth

    Composer dies at 69.

  • Toby Halicki

    Producer of car-crash film, died while filming stunt at the age of 48.

  • Armando Borghi
  • Albert Schaff

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Trew Twain

    Trew Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

  • Mouhamad Iqbal

    Mouhamad Iqbal was a prominent Pakistani poet, philosopher, and politician who played a key role in the independence movement of Pakistan.

  • Sanuel Clemens

    Famous for his works under the pen name Mark Twain.

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April 21, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 1968:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 1968:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 1968:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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


April 21, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 21, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - Honey
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - Cry Like A Baby
  4. - Lady Madonna
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 21, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 21, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Congratulations
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Lady Madonna

April 21, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 21, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  2. - I Got The Feelin'
  3. - La - La - Means I Love You
  4. - If You Can Want
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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April 21, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Yours, Mine and Ours

Yours, Mine and Ours

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Van Johnson, Louise Troy

Country: United States of America

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

Speedway

Speedway

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby, Gale Gordon

Country: United States of America

Vengeance

Vengeance

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Antonio Margheriti

Starring: Richard Harrison, Claudio Camaso, Werner Pochath, Paolo Gozlino

April 21, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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

Maratonci

Maratonci

Release year: 1968

Starring: Boris Buzancic, Ivo Serdar, Relja Basic, Boris Festini

Kaibutsu-kun

Kaibutsu-kun

Release year: 1968

April 21, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 21, 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 Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

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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).

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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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

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

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The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

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.

April 21, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 21, 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 April 21, 1968?

On April 21, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1968?

On April 21, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 1968?

On April 21, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. 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 April 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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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 April 1968?

April 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Sunday April 21, 1968