Wednesday August 21, 1968: on this day

August 21, 1968 was the 234th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 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 August 21, 1968, who was born and died on August 21, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1968?


August 21, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1968 can also be written as 8/21/1968 in the US and as 21/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

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August 21, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1968:

  • Democratic convention opens in chicago
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 21, 1968
  • Warsaw pact forces enter czechoslovakia to end reform movement
  • William dana reaches 80 km (last high-altitude x-15 flight).
  • Soviet union-dominated warsaw pact troops invade czechoslovakia, crushing the prague spring; on the same day, nicolae ceausescu, leader of communist romania, publicly condemns the soviet maneuver, encouraging the romanian population to arm itself against possible soviet reprisals.
  • James anderson, jr. posthumously receives the first medal of honor to be awarded to an african american u.s. marine.
  • Cold war: nicolae ceaușescu, leader of the socialist republic of romania, publicly condemns the soviet-led warsaw pact invasion of czechoslovakia, encouraging the romanian population to arm itself against possible soviet reprisals.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on August 21, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:15 am and setting at 07:26 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 21, 1968?


Famous people born on August 21, 1968:

  • Goran Ćurko

    Serbian footballer.

  • Laura Trevelyan

    English journalist and author.

  • Dina Carroll

    English singer-songwriter.

  • Shinichi Iwasaki

    Hockey goaltender (team japan 1998).

  • Timothy Griffin

    Politician.

  • Barbara Ann Moore

    Spokane (washington) -- playmate (dec 1992).

  • Michel Fourgon

    Belgian music composer and music historian.

  • Lene Siel
  • Jan Bang
  • Jill Cooper
  • Cory Edwards
  • Antonio Benarrivo
  • Kwame Alexander
  • Oliver Herkelmann

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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


You are 55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 27 days old,

or 2899 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20299 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 21, 1968?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 21, 1968:

  • Germaine Guèvremont

    Canadian journalist and author (b. 1893).

  • Vladimir Boudnik

    Czech sculptor commits suicide at 45.

  • Necmi Onarıcı

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Sante Casellini

    Italian politician known for his contributions to post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

  • Floyed Ritter

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Orville Gibson

    Founder of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, known for producing high-quality guitars.

  • Evart Brace

    Renowned geologist known for his work on the structure of the Earth's crust.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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


Holidays on August 21, 1968:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1968:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 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 21, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 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 21, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 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 21, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

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

The bestselling books on August 21, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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!

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

By:

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

Myra Breckinridge by Gore Vidal

Myra Breckinridge

By:

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 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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

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

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

The most popular videogames on August 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 August 21, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1968?

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

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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.

Discover how August 1968 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 21, 1968