Monday December 23, 1968: on this day

December 23, 1968 was the 358th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 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 December 23, 1968, who was born and died on December 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell, directed by Melvin Frank), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 23, 1968?


December 23, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 358th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1968 can also be written as 12/23/1968 in the US and as 23/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

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December 23, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1968:

  • Borman, lovell and anders become 1st men to orbit moon
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 23, 1968
  • First documented us case of space motion sickness.
  • The crew of apollo 8 (borman, lovell, and anders) become first men to orbit moon.
  • The 82 sailors from the uss pueblo are released after eleven months of internment in north korea.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 23, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:40 am and setting at 10:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Who was born on December 23, 1968?


Famous people born on December 23, 1968:

  • Yarol Poupaud

    French musician, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, brother of actor melvil poupaud.

  • Quincy Jones III

    Successful film producer known for his contributions to the entertainment industry.

  • Karyn Bryant

    American journalist, actress, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Barry Kooser

    American animator and painter.

  • René Tretschok

    German manager and footballer.

  • Manuel Rivera-Ortiz

    Puerto rican-american photographer.

  • Lucy Bell

    English-australian actress.

  • Olga Shishigina

    Kazakhstani hurdler.

  • Sidney Gavignet
  • Zoran Mijucić
  • Angela Jones
  • Sandra Roelofs
  • Ol'ga Şişigina
  • Gai Mattiolo

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

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


You are 55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 25 days old,

or 2882 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20175 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 23, 1968?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 23, 1968:

  • Adnan Kapau Gani
  • Sati' al-Husri
  • Quinto Quintieri
  • Maria Tescanu Rosetti
  • William Andelfinger

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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


Holidays on December 23, 1968:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - For Once In My Life
  3. - Love Child
  4. - Wichita Lineman
  5. - Stormy

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Cloud Nine
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Who's Making Love
  5. - Too Weak To Fight

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

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

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Melvin Frank

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Shelley Winters, Phil Silvers, Peter Lawford

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Hall

Starring: Derek Godfrey, Barbara Jefford, Nicholas Selby, Hugh Sullivan

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 Love Bug

The Love Bug

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

The Galloping Gourmet

The Galloping Gourmet

Release year: 1968

Starring: Graham Kerr

Country: Canada

The Borderers

The Borderers

Release year: 1968

Written by:

Starring: Ross Campbell, Iain Cuthbertson, Michael Gambon, Edith MacArthur

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

The Bogey Man by George Plimpton

The Bogey Man

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Plimpton's account of his month on the pro golf circuit is The Bogey Man.

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

By:

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

The Day Kennedy Was Shot by Jim Bishop

The Day Kennedy Was Shot

By:

The Day Kennedy Was Shot is a minute-by-minute narrative account about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. It captures the drama, mystery, action and excitement that took place on November 22, 1963. Author

Force 10 From Navarone by Alistair MacLean

Force 10 From Navarone

By:

The thrilling sequel to Alistair MacLean’s World War II adventure masterpiece, The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone is now reissued with a new cover design.

On Reflection by Helen Hayes and Sandford Dody

On Reflection

By:

Helen Hayes addresses her grandchildren in the introduction to her autobiography. She writes, "It's no longer fashionable for people to have faith. But your grandmother has never been known for her chic style."

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

The most popular videogames on December 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 December 23, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1968?

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

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What is special about December 23rd?

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

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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 December 1968?

December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1968 calendar looked like.

Monday December 23, 1968