Tuesday April 23, 1968: on this day

April 23, 1968 was the 114th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1968, who was born and died on April 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. The Odd Couple, directed by Gene Saks), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1968?


April 23, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1968 can also be written as 4/23/1968 in the US and as 23/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

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April 23, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 1968:

  • United methodist church forms.
  • Vietnam war: student protesters at columbia university in new york city take over administration buildings and shut down the university.

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April 23, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:30 am and setting at 04:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.

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Who was born on April 23, 1968?


Famous people born on April 23, 1968:

  • Grayton Sutcliffe

    Grayton Sutcliffe is a highly sought-after business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve success.

  • Timothy McVeigh

    American terrorist convicted for the largest act on american soil of terrorist acts on april 19, 1995.

  • Mitch Cullin

    Notable for his novel 'A Slight Trick of the Mind' which inspired the film 'Mr.

  • Bas Haring

    Dutch philosopher, writer, television presenter and professor.

  • Ken McRae

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Zein

    Princess zein bint al hussein of jordan.

  • Ricky Groves

    Soap opera actor.

  • Princess Aisha

    Bint al hussein, jordan.

  • Princess Zein

    Bint al hussein, jordan.

  • Susan Emily Savastano in East Providence

    Rhode island, usa; miss rhode island-america (1991).

  • Aisha

    Princess aisha bint al hussein of jordan.

  • Zdenko Miletić
  • Julie Skinner
  • Gianluca Buttolo
  • Chris Williams
  • Zein bint al-Husayn
  • Lorenzo Battaglia
  • Kim Chizevsky

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 5 days old,

or 2918 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20428 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1968?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 23, 1968.

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April 23, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1968:

  • Stefano Bonatti
  • Robert Liottel
  • Amino Pizzorno

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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April 23, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1968:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1968:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1968:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Cry Like A Baby
  3. - Young Girl
  4. - Lady Madonna
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Congratulations
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Lady Madonna

April 23, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1968 was I Got The Feelin' by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 23, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got The Feelin'
  2. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  3. - Cowboys To Girls
  4. - If You Can Want
  5. - Sweet Inspiration

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April 23, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Gene Saks

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman

Country: United States of America

Hammerhead

Hammerhead

Release year: 1968

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Vince Edwards, Judy Geeson, Peter Vaughan, Diana Dors

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

Yours, Mine and Ours

Yours, Mine and Ours

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda, Van Johnson, Louise Troy

Country: United States of America

April 23, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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

Marty

Marty

Release year: 1968

Starring: Marty Feldman, John Junkin, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Roland MacLeod

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Les shadoks

Les shadoks

Release year: 1968

Starring: Claude Piéplu

Country: France

April 23, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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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.

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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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.

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 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).

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

The President'S Plane Is Missing

By:

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.

April 23, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 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 April 23, 1968?

On April 23, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1968?

On April 23, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1968?

On April 23, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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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 April 1968?

April 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1968 calendar looked like.

Tuesday April 23, 1968