Saturday December 21, 1968: on this day

December 21, 1968 was the 356th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 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 December 21, 1968, who was born and died on December 21, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. The Love Bug, directed by Robert Stevenson), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 21, 1968?


December 21, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 356th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1968 can also be written as 12/21/1968 in the US and as 21/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

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December 21, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1968:

  • Apollo 8 (frank borman, jim lovell, and bill anders) is launched from the kennedy space center in florida, the first manned moon voyage.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 21, 1968
  • Joseph w. barr begins term as us treasury secretary (lasts one month).
  • Apollo program: apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, is launched from the kennedy space center in florida. the crew performs the first ever manned trans lunar injection and become the first humans to leave earth's gravity.
  • Apollo program: apollo 8 is launched from the kennedy space center, placing its crew on a lunar trajectory for the first visit to another celestial body by humans.

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

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December 21, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Cleveland Browns : 20 - 31
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December 21, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 08:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Who was born on December 21, 1968?


Famous people born on December 21, 1968:

  • Emileo Azcárraga Jean

    Emileo Azcárraga Jean is a Mexican media executive and businessman who serves as the chairman of the board of Grupo Televisa, the largest...

  • Anthony Lynn

    Nfl running back (denver broncos - super bowl 32).

  • Khrystyne Haje in Santa Clara

    California, usa; actress.

  • Anne-Sophie Pastel
  • Mark Kerr
  • Irene Lamedica
  • Vanessa Marquez
  • Sigifredo Mercado
  • Mauro Bettin
  • Lumi Cavazos
  • Khrystyne Haje

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 21st

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


You are 55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 27 days old,

or 2882 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20177 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 21, 1968?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 21, 1968:

  • Sohan Singh Bhakna

    Sohan Singh Bhakna was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.

  • Vittorio Pozzo

    Italian footballer, coach, and manager (b. 1886).

  • Leon Epp
  • Engelbert Besednjak

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Giovanne Boccaccio

    Italian author known for the Decameron.

  • Zalea Codreanu

    Renowned Romanian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Southern

    Renowned poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Hattye Caraway

    First woman elected to the U.S.

  • Aloysuis Krebs

    Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

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

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


Holidays on December 21, 1968:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Love Child
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Abraham, Martin And John
  5. - Wichita Lineman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lily The Pink
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
  4. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  5. - 1-2-3 O'Leary

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on December 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Who's Making Love
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - Cloud Nine

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

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

The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett

Country: United States of America

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Dean Martin, Elke Sommer, Sharon Tate, Nancy Kwan

Country: United States of America

Uptight

Uptight

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Raymond St. Jacques, Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne

The Sea Gull

The Sea Gull

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: James Mason, Vanessa Redgrave, Simone Signoret, David Warner

The Stalking Moon

The Stalking Moon

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, Robert Forster, Noland Clay

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

Happening for Lulu

Happening for Lulu

Release year: 1968

Starring: Johnny Harris

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Der Idiot

Der Idiot

Release year: 1968

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

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

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

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The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The Arms Of Krupp by William Manchester

The Arms Of Krupp

By:

From the middle of World War II to the end, the Krupp family was the most prominent German arms manufacturer. They produced artillery pieces as well as submarines that set the benchmark for effectiveness.

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

By:

Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.

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.

Force 10 From Navarone by Alistair MacLean

Force 10 From Navarone

By:

The thrilling sequel to Alistair MacLean’s World War II adventure masterpiece, The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone is now reissued with a new cover design.

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

The most popular videogames on December 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 December 21, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1968?

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

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What is special about December 21st?

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

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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 December 1968?

December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1968 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 21, 1968