Saturday March 23, 1968: on this day

March 23, 1968 was the 83rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 23, 1968, who was born and died on March 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 23, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding), movies (e.g. Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!, directed by Tonino Cervi), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 23, 1968?


March 23, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1968 can also be written as 3/23/1968 in the US and as 23/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

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March 23, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on March 23, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 01:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Who was born on March 23, 1968?


Famous people born on March 23, 1968:

  • Pierre Palmade
    Pierre Palmade

    French comedian, actor and humorist.

  • Damon Albarn

    English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.

  • Fernando Hierro

    Manager and footballer from spain.

  • Mike Atherton

    Journalist and english cricketer.

  • Erki Pehk

    Estonian educator and conductor.

  • Sonya Hartnett

    Author.

  • David Maeva

    Linebacker for the canadian football league (british columbia lions).

  • Mark Maddox

    Linebacker (buffalo bills).

  • Mitch Cullin

    American novelist.

  • Andrea Maffei
  • Filippo Malatesta
  • Claudia Marchionni
  • Claudio Nunes
  • Zak Penn
  • Elisa Rea
  • Pacheta
  • Zhang Shan
  • Mario Alberto Guillén Suárez
  • Carlo Alberto Cova

Whose famous birthday is on March 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 23rd:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Kangana Ranaut
    Kangana Ranaut

    Kangana ranaut is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being a vocal advocate for women's rights and empowerment.

  • Kyrie Irving
    Kyrie Irving

    Kyrie irving is a professional basketball player known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and clutch performances in big games.

  • Chaka Khan
    Chaka Khan

    American black singer and songwriter who is well-known in the world of black music.

  • Michelle Monaghan
    Michelle Monaghan

    Michelle monaghan is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as mission: impossible iii, gone baby gone, and source...

  • Keri Russell
    Keri Russell

    Keri russell is an american actress known for her role as felicity porter in the tv series felicity and for her performance in the spy...

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • Richard Grieco
    Richard Grieco

    American model actor and producer.

  • Corinne Cléry
    Corinne Cléry

    Corinne piccolo, french actress and model.

  • Michael Haneke
    Michael Haneke

    Austrian screenwriter and director producer.

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


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 25 days old,

or 2921 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20450 days old,

if you were born on March 23, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 23, 1968?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 23, 1968:

  • Edwin O'Connor

    Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for 'The Last Hurrah'.

What famous deaths happened on March 23rd?

Famous deaths on March 23rd:

  • Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor

    British-american actress, born in london to american parents who now reside in britain.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • George Segal
    George Segal

    American stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

  • Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre

    Hungarian actor on stage, tv and film, as well screenwriter and director.

  • Ken Howard
    Ken Howard

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • Delores Taylor
    Delores Taylor

    Delores Taylor was an actress known for her role in the Billy Jack film series.

  • Denise DuBarry
    Denise DuBarry

    Denise DuBarry was an American actress known for her roles in 'Being There' and 'Black Sheep Squadron.

  • Mona Maris
    Mona Maris

    Actress (camila berlin correspondent), is killed at 88.

  • Patricia Roberts Harris

    First African American woman to serve in the U.S.

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


Holidays on March 23, 1968:

  • Roman Empire - Tubilustrium was held in honor of Mars.
  • Ancient Latvia - Lieldienas held in honor of Mara and other pagan goddesses.
  • Pakistan - National Day (Republic Day).
  • Roman Empire - The fifth and final day of Quinquatria, held in honor of Minerva.

Observances on March 23, 1968:

  • World Meteorological Day

Saints celebrated on March 23, 1968:

  • Saint Rebecca (d.1914)
  • Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo (died 1606)
  • Saint Ethelwald
  • Saint Victorian
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March 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 23, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 18th and March 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  3. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - La - La - Means I Love You
  3. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  4. - I Thank You
  5. - The End Of Our Road

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

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

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tonino Cervi

Starring: Brett Halsey, Bud Spencer, Wayde Preston, Jeff Cameron

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 Bride Wore Black

The Bride Wore Black

Release year: 1968

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michel Bouquet, Charles Denner

Country: United States of America

Les Biches

Les Biches

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacqueline Sassard, Stéphane Audran, Nane Germon

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Chronik der Familie Nägele

Chronik der Familie Nägele

Release year: 1968

Starring: Willy Reichert, Oscar Heiler

Virgin of the Secret Service

Virgin of the Secret Service

Release year: 1968

Written by:

Starring: Clinton Greyn, Veronica Strong, John Cater, Noel Coleman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

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).

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

The Instrument by John O'Hara

The Instrument

By:

Fictional novel

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 Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 23, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 23, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces the capture of isil's last territory in syria.
  • 2018 - Aftermath from the 2017 parsons green bombing: ahmed hassan mohammed ali, a terrorist convict, is being held for life in london on one count each of attempted murder and causing an explosive with intent to endanger lives. before he can be paroled, he will need to serve 34 years.
  • 2017 -

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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 March 1968?

March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Saturday March 23, 1968