Friday August 23, 1968: on this day

August 23, 1968 was the 236th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 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 August 23, 1968, who was born and died on August 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Rachel, Rachel, directed by Paul Newman), TV series (e.g. Best Of Enemies) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 23, 1968?


August 23, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 236th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1968 can also be written as 8/23/1968 in the US and as 23/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

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August 23, 1968: What happened on that day?


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August 23, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:32 am and setting at 08:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Who was born on August 23, 1968?


Famous people born on August 23, 1968:

  • Alex Britti

    Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Krisztina Rády

    Krisztina rády is a hungarian actress known for her roles in several popular hungarian films and tv shows.

  • Cortez Kennedy

    Cortez Kennedy was a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks.

  • Laura Claycomb

    American operatic soprano.

  • Chris DiMarco

    American golfer.

  • Joaquin Monchique

    Portuguese comedian, actor, director of theatre, television.

  • KK

    World music singer.

  • Christian Dean DiMarco

    Huntington, new york -- pga golfer (1994 deposit-3rd).

  • Scott Kowalkowski

    Nfl linebacker (detroit lions).

  • Emmanuel Pierrat
  • Paolo Broccatelli
  • Eric McArthur
  • Monica Migliori
  • Hajime Moriyasu
  • Greg Pak
  • Kim Schrier

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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


You are 55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 25 days old,

or 2899 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20297 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 23, 1968?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 23, 1968:

  • Alwin Schroeder

    German author known for his works on philosophy and literature.

  • Michele Pallavicini
  • Hunt Stromberg

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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


Holidays on August 23, 1968:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1968:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - People Got To Be Free
  2. - Born To Be Wild
  3. - Hello, I Love You
  4. - Light My Fire
  5. - Classical Gas

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mony Mony
  2. - Fire
  3. - This Guy's In Love With You
  4. - I Pretend
  5. - Do It Again

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stay In My Corner
  2. - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
  3. - Love Makes A Woman
  4. - You're All I Need To Get By
  5. - You Met Your Match

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

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

Rachel, Rachel

Rachel, Rachel

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Paul Newman

Starring: Joanne Woodward, James Olson, Kate Harrington, Estelle Parsons

Wheel of Ashes

Wheel of Ashes

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Emmanuel Goldman

Starring: Pierre Clémenti, Katinka Bo, Pierre Besançon, Richard Leblanc

Kenner

Kenner

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Steve Sekely

Starring: Jim Brown, Madlyn Rhue, Robert Coote, Ricky Cordell

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

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

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

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

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

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

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

By:

In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

Myra Breckinridge by Gore Vidal

Myra Breckinridge

By:

It's a risky business to become 'Woman Triumphant', a position that gives women total control over Rusty Godowski. Rusty wants to be Hollywood's star, like everyone else.

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

By:

"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...

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

The most popular videogames on August 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 August 23, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1968?

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

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What is special about August 23rd?

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

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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 August 1968?

August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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