Wednesday February 21, 1968: on this day

February 21, 1968 was the 52nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 21, 1968, who was born and died on February 21, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Day of the Evil Gun, directed by Jerry Thorpe), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 21, 1968?


February 21, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1968 can also be written as 2/21/1968 in the US and as 21/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:29 am and setting at 11:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Who was born on February 21, 1968?


Famous people born on February 21, 1968:

  • Marv Cinamella

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption in politics.

  • Terry Allen

    American football player.

  • Emilio Azcárraga Jean

    Emilio Azcárraga Jean is a Mexican media mogul and the CEO of Grupo Televisa.

  • Pellom McDaniels

    Nfl defensive end (kansas city chiefs).

  • Terry Allen NFL running back (Minnesota Vikings

    Washington redskins).

  • Werner Haim
  • Özcan Melkemichel
  • Roberto Menegotto
  • James Allison
  • Miguel Ángel Echenausi
  • Ivan Cotroneo
  • Donizete Oliveira
  • Aureli Altimira
  • Dan Calichman
  • Patrick Gallagher
  • Ffion Hague

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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


You are 56 years and 27 days old,

or 672 months and 27 days old,

or 2925 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20481 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 21, 1968?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 21, 1968:

  • Howard Florey

    Australian pathologist and pharmacologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1898).

  • Howard Walter Florey

    An australian-born pharmacologist who was awarded the nobel prize in physiology or medicine in 1898.

  • Maurice Rostand
  • Pavel Varfolomeevič Kuznecov

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

    Dutch scientist known for his work on low-temperature physics.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

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

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


Holidays on February 21, 1968:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1968:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - Spooky
  4. - I Wish It Would Rain
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Mighty Quinn
  2. - Everlasting Love
  3. - Bend Me Shape Me
  4. - Am I That Easy To Forget
  5. - She Wears My Ring

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wish It Would Rain
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - There Was A Time
  4. - Born Free
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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

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

Day of the Evil Gun

Day of the Evil Gun

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jerry Thorpe

Starring: Glenn Ford, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger, John Anderson

Panic in the City

Panic in the City

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Eddie Davis

Starring: Howard Duff, Linda Cristal, Stephen McNally, Nehemiah Persoff

Maryjane

Maryjane

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Maury Dexter

Starring: Fabian, Diane McBain, Kevin Coughlin, Michael Margotta

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Hov, hov

Hov, hov

Release year: 1968

Todos somos jóvenes

Todos somos jóvenes

Release year: 1968

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today

Release year: 1968

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

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

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.

The Economics Of Crisis by Eliot Janeway

The Economics Of Crisis

By:

This could have been called "The War Behind the War", as it concerns the policy of management of the economy during WW II.

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.

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

By:

It's all a great adventure when Christy Mansel bumps into Charles in Damascus. They decide to go on a wild adventure, being rich and impetuous young people.

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.

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

The most popular videogames on February 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 February 21, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1968?

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

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What is special about February 21st?

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

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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 February 1968?

February 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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Wednesday February 21, 1968