Tuesday July 23, 1968: on this day

July 23, 1968 was the 205th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 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 July 23, 1968, who was born and died on July 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela), movies (e.g. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, directed by Robert Ellis Miller), TV series (e.g. Dad'S Army) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 23, 1968?


July 23, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1968 can also be written as 7/23/1968 in the US and as 23/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 1968:

  • Fred blasie wins 5th wrestling world championship belt.
  • Glenville shootout: in cleveland, ohio, a violent shootout between a black militant organization led by ahmed evans and the cleveland police department occurs. during the shootout, a riot begins and lasts for five days.
  • The only successful hijacking of an el al aircraft takes place when a boeing 707 carrying 10 crew and 38 passengers is taken over by three members of the popular front for the liberation of palestine. the aircraft was en route from rome, italy, to lod, israel.
  • Glenville shootout: in cleveland, ohio, a violent shootout between a black militant organization and the cleveland police department occurs. during the shootout, a riot begins and lasts for five days.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:26 am and setting at 08:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Who was born on July 23, 1968?


Famous people born on July 23, 1968:

  • Stephanie Seymour

    American model and actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s as a Victoria's Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover...

  • Gary Payton

    American basketball player and guard for the seattle supersonics.

  • Elden Campbell

    American basketball player: forward/center, lakers.

  • Shawn Levy

    Shawn levy is a canadian-american film director known for directing popular movies such as night at the museum and real steel.

  • Orin

    Orin Isaacs is a renowned musician known for his work in the South African music industry.

  • Declan Ganley

    Irish entrepreneur known for founding Rivada Networks and his involvement in politics.

  • Nick Menza

    American drummer and songwriter (b. 1964).

  • Stefan Figliuzzi

    Hockey forward (team italy 1998).

  • Beth Ehlers in Queens

    New york, usa.

  • Christopher "Chris" Kerber

    Collingswood (new jersey) -- rower (1996 olympics).

  • Stephanie Seymour in San Diego

    California, usa.

  • Chris Pavone

    Novelist.

  • Douglas Craft

    Cfl defensive back (montreal alouettes).

  • Beth Ehlers
    Beth Ehlers
  • David Proux
  • Jean-Marc Chanelet

Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe

    Daniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.

  • Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson

    Woody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...

  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans

    Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

  • Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley

    Paul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter

    Charisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle

    American producer and director of actor.

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


You are 55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 27 days old,

or 2908 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20359 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 23, 1968?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 23, 1968:

  • Henry Hallett Dale

    English pharmacologist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1875).

  • Don Lillis

    Nfl president (ny jets).

  • János Vörös
  • Luigi Cevenini

What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?

Famous deaths on July 23rd:

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Georges Flamant
    Georges Flamant

    Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.

  • Leo McKern
    Leo McKern

    Actor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

  • Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan

    English actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).

  • Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson

    Rona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.

  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley

    At 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.

  • Aliki Vougiouklaki
    Aliki Vougiouklaki

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Ulyssa Grant

    Ulyssa Grant was the 18th President of the United States and a prominent Union general during the American Civil War.

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


Holidays on July 23, 1968:

  • Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
  • Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
  • St. Liborius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
  • Libya - Revolution Day
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July 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

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

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

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - Lady Willpower
  3. - Stoned Soul Picnic
  4. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  5. - The Horse

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

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

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

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - I Pretend
  3. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  4. - Mony Mony
  5. - Yesterday Has Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

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

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

  1. - Grazing In The Grass
  2. - Stoned Soul Picnic
  3. - The Horse
  4. - Here Comes The Judge
  5. - Stay In My Corner

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

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

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Ellis Miller

Starring: Alan Arkin, Sondra Locke, Chuck McCann, Peter Mamakos

Mr. Freedom

Mr. Freedom

Release year: 1968

Directed by: William Klein

Starring: John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Jean-Claude Drouot

Thunderbird 6

Thunderbird 6

Release year: 1968

Directed by: David Lane

Starring: Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Enrique López Eguiluz

Starring: Paul Naschy, Dyanik Zurakowska, Manuel Manzaneque, Aurora de Alba

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

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

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

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

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

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.

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...

The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

By:

With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

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

The most popular videogames on July 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

history

Who was the US President on July 23, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 23, 1968?

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

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What is special about July 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
  • 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.

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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 July 1968?

July 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1968 calendar looked like.

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