Tuesday October 22, 1968: on this day

October 22, 1968 was the 296th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 22, 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 October 22, 1968, who was born and died on October 22, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 22, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. The Lion in Winter, directed by Anthony Harvey), TV series (e.g. Sein Traum Vom Grand Prix) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 22nd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 22, 1968?


October 22, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1968 can also be written as 10/22/1968 in the US and as 22/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 22, 1968: What happened on that day?


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October 22, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 22, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 22, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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October 22, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 22, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 October 22, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1968.

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Who was born on October 22, 1968?


Famous people born on October 22, 1968:

  • Jay Johnston
    Jay Johnston

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Shaggy (musician)

    Shaggy is a jamaican-american musician known for his hit songs 'it wasn't me' and 'angel'.

  • Shelby Lynne

    Quantico, virginia -- country singer ("if i could bottle it up").

  • Shaggy

    Jamaican singer-songwriter and dj.

  • Stéphane Quintal

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Stephanie Cutter

    American lawyer and political consultant.

  • Will Allison

    Author.

  • Keith Osik

    Port jefferson, new york -- catcher (pittsburgh pirates).

  • Andrej Kobelev
  • Daniela Panetta
  • Rayvon
  • Héctor Rodríguez Peña
  • Virginijus Baltušnikas
  • Shaggy (Orville Richard Burrell

Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:

  • Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd

    Christopher lloyd is a renowned movie actor known for his iconic roles in films such as back to the future and the addams family.

  • Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve

    French actress and businesswoman.

  • Deepak Chopra
    Deepak Chopra

    East indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.

  • Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum

    American actor.

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Arsène Wenger
    Arsène Wenger

    French manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino

    Naples, italy -- actress (rain man and little flames).

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi

    British actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.

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October 22, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 26 days old,

or 2891 weeks

or 20237 days old,

if you were born on October 22, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1968?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 22, 1968.

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October 22, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 22, 1968:

  • Georg Ertl
  • Demetrio Moscato
  • Pino Masnata

What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?

Famous deaths on October 22nd:

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari

    American actor and director.

  • Soupy Sales
    Soupy Sales

    American comedian, intelligent and imaginative.

  • Cleavon Little
    Cleavon Little

    Actor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.

  • Ewen MacColl

    Renowned folk singer and songwriter.

  • Kingson Amis

    Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.

  • Marieke Vervoort

    Belgian Paralympic wheelchair racer and Paralympic champion.

  • Sherel Tepper

    Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Deidrick Ravenscroft

    Known for voicing the character of Tony the Tiger in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes commercials.

  • Janos Arany

    Renowned Hungarian poet and writer.

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October 22, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 22, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 22, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 22, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 22, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Little Green Apples
  3. - Fire
  4. - Those Were The Days
  5. - Girl Watcher

October 22, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 22, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 22, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Those Were The Days
  2. - Jesamine
  3. - Little Arrows
  4. - Lady Willpower

October 22, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 22, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 22, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  2. - Little Green Apples
  3. - Hey, Western Union Man
  4. - Fool For You
  5. - Court Of Love

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October 22, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 22, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Anthony Harvey

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle

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

Ice Station Zebra

Ice Station Zebra

Release year: 1968

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown

Country: United States of America

Live a Little, Love a Little

Live a Little, Love a Little

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Michele Carey, Don Porter, Rudy Vallee

Country: United States of America

October 22, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 22, 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:

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

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

October 22, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 22, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson

The Case Against Congress

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This vintage hardcover is enhanced by the decorative dustjacket. The jacket has some wear from being stored on the edges. The book is bright and clean inside.

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

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He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

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

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

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

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

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The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

October 22, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 22, 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 October 22, 1968?

On October 22, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1968?

On October 22, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 22, 1968?

On October 22, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 22nd?

October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of October. 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 October 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),

Find out more about October 22nd

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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 October 1968?

October 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Tuesday October 22, 1968