Thursday March 21, 1968: on this day

March 21, 1968 was the 81st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 21, 1968, who was born and died on March 21, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 21, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding), movies (e.g. Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!, directed by Tonino Cervi), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 21, 1968?


March 21, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 81st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1968 can also be written as 3/21/1968 in the US and as 21/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

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March 21, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 21, 1968:

  • Israeli forces cross jordan river to attack palestinian liberation organization bases.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 21, 1968
  • Vietnam war: in ongoing campus unrest, howard university students protesting the vietnam war, the rotc program on campus and the draft, confront gen. lewis hershey, then head of the u.s. selective service system, and as he attempts to deliver an address, shout him down with cries of quotamerica is the black man's battleground!quot
  • Battle of karameh in jordan between the israel defense forces and the combined forces of the jordanian armed forces and plo.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:44 am and setting at 11:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Who was born on March 21, 1968?


Famous people born on March 21, 1968:

  • Karyn Kusama
    Karyn Kusama

    Karyn kusama is a director known for her work on films such as girlfight and jennifer's body.

  • Jaye Davidson
    Jaye Davidson

    Jaye Davidson is a British actor known for his role in the film 'The Crying Game'.

  • Geanette Viviano

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art pieces.

  • Penelopi Anastassiou

    Renowned contemporary artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Flynt LeClerc

    Renowned for discovering a new exoplanet system.

  • Vivyan Howard

    Renowned biologist known for her work in marine conservation.

  • Ocia Ko

    Renowned contemporary painter known for abstract works.

  • Myheir Peleg

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Madalee Muir

    Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Sherlyne Gagnon

    Renowned for her work on black holes and dark matter.

  • Arli Diamantis

    Renowned for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Sherryll Baker

    Renowned for her work on black holes and dark matter.

  • Dhana Hughes

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.

  • Frazer Foster

    Former Prime Minister known for his economic reforms.

  • Milian Andrenacci

    Renowned contemporary painter known for abstract art.

  • Lemond Buchanan

    Renowned biologist known for groundbreaking research in genetics.

  • Kimika Hara

    Renowned Japanese painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wiatt Suominen

    Renowned astronomer known for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Garan Bader

    Renowned for abstract art pieces.

  • Nyal Mangar

    Renowned for vibrant abstract art pieces.

Whose famous birthday is on March 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 21st:

  • Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick

    Matthew broderick is a well-known american actor, best known for his roles in ferris bueller's day off and the producers.

  • Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman

    An english actor, musician, and filmmaker best known for his portrayals of sometimes villainous characters.

  • Rosie O'Donnell
    Rosie O'Donnell

    American comedian, actress and talk show host.

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Timothy Dalton
    Timothy Dalton

    Timothy dalton is a british actor known for his portrayal of james bond in two films during the late 1980s.

  • Marie-Christine Barrault
    Marie-Christine Barrault

    French actress, on television, stage, and film, she is the daughter of max barrault (jean louis brother).

  • Eddie Money
    Eddie Money

    American composer and musician.

  • Scott Eastwood
    Scott Eastwood

    Scott eastwood is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the fate of the furious and suicide squad.

  • Russ Meyer
    Russ Meyer

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2004).

  • Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler

    American child star, who was four years old when she first appeared in "surrender.

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


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 27 days old,

or 2921 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20452 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 21, 1968?

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 21, 1968:

  • Reginald Potts

What famous deaths happened on March 21st?

Famous deaths on March 21st:

  • Ludmilla Tchérina
    Ludmilla Tchérina

    French actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).

  • Dack Rambo
    Dack Rambo

    American actor who has worked steadily since he was in highschool.

  • Ernie Wise
    Ernie Wise

    British comedian for over 40 years, who was partnered with eric morecambe from the time he died on 5/28/1984.

  • Michael Redgrave
    Michael Redgrave

    Bristol, england -- actor (browning version lady vanishes).

  • Lili Damita
    Lili Damita

    At 89, errol flynn's wife (bridge of san luis rey), is killed.

  • Alberta Watson
    Alberta Watson

    Canadian actress (d. 2015).

  • Anthony Steel
    Anthony Steel

    London, england -- actor ("malta story, wooden horse").

  • Lilyan Tashman
    Lilyan Tashman

    Actor (bulldog drummer), dies at 34.

  • Macdonald Carey
    Macdonald Carey

    American actor who acted primarily in movies and television series.

  • James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn

    American actor (d. 2014.

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


Holidays on March 21, 1968:

  • Blessed Clementia of Hohenberg
  • World Poetry Day - by UNESCO.
  • St. Nicholas of Flue
  • Astrology: First day of star sign Aries.
  • China: Chunfen.
  • Harmony Day in Australia.
  • World Down Syndrome Day
  • Earth Day.
  • Ostara - Neopagan festival of Ostara.
  • The third day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.

Observances on March 21, 1968:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination, 21-27 March
  • International Day of Nowruz
  • International Day of Forests

Saints celebrated on March 21, 1968:

  • Saints Philemon and Domnin
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March 21, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 21, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 18th and March 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  3. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 21, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - La - La - Means I Love You
  3. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  4. - I Thank You
  5. - The End Of Our Road

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

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

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tonino Cervi

Starring: Brett Halsey, Bud Spencer, Wayde Preston, Jeff Cameron

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

The Bride Wore Black

The Bride Wore Black

Release year: 1968

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michel Bouquet, Charles Denner

Country: United States of America

Les Biches

Les Biches

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacqueline Sassard, Stéphane Audran, Nane Germon

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Chronik der Familie Nägele

Chronik der Familie Nägele

Release year: 1968

Starring: Willy Reichert, Oscar Heiler

Virgin of the Secret Service

Virgin of the Secret Service

Release year: 1968

Written by:

Starring: Clinton Greyn, Veronica Strong, John Cater, Noel Coleman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

The President'S Plane Is Missing by Robert J. Serling

The President'S Plane Is Missing

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An unprecedented crisis... President Jeremy Haines, like many of his predecessors, is weighed down with the solemn duties and danger posed by both the Soviet Union (China) and the United States.

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

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).

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

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.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

By:

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

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

The most popular videogames on March 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

history

Who was the US President on March 21, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 21, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 21st?

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

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: six people die and 23 are injured in three explosions that occurred during nowruz celebrations in kabul, afghanistan.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: houthis claim that they have shot down an f-15 royal saudi air force jet flying over sa'da province, yemen.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: at least five people are killed when a car bomb explodes near villa somalia, president of somalia mohamed abdullahi mohamed’s official residence in mogadishu.

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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 March 1968?

March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1968 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 21, 1968