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October 23, 1968 was the 297th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 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 October 23, 1968, who was born and died on October 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. The Lion in Winter, directed by Anthony Harvey), TV series (e.g. Sein Traum Vom Grand Prix) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 23, 1968?
- October 23, 1968: What happened on that day?
- October 23, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 23, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 23, 1968?
- October 23, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 23, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- October 23, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- October 23, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 23, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 23, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 23, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 23, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on October 23, 1968?
What day of the week was October 23, 1968?
October 23, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 23, 1968 can also be written as 10/23/1968 in the US and as 23/10/1968 in UK and Europe.
October 23, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 23, 1968:
- Maggie flynn opens at anta theater nyc for 82 performances
- Kip keino (kenya) wins gold medal for 1,500m (3 minutes 34.9 seconds).
October 23, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 23, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 23, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 23, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 07:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1968.
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Who was born on October 23, 1968?
Famous people born on October 23, 1968:
- Bettina Fulco Villella
Mar del plata (argentina) -- tennis star (1993 futures).
- Kendall Gammon
Nfl center (pittsburgh steelers).
- Kevin Henry
Nfl defensive end (pittsburgh steelers).
- Maggie Philgence
Castries, st.
- Nihad Pejković
- Claudio Rinaldi
- Bettina Fulco
- Alexander Schmidt
- Reinaldo Vicente Simão
- Markus Schmidt
- Lucie Laroche
- Jerry Mastrodomenico
- Walter Palmer
Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:
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Emilia ClarkeEmilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.
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Ryan ReynoldsCanadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.
![Johnny Carson]()
Johnny CarsonAmerican television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.
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Nancy GraceNancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...
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Amandla StenbergAmandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.
![Michael Crichton]()
Michael CrichtonAmerican author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.
![Dwight Yoakam]()
Dwight YoakamAmerican country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.
![Diana Dors]()
Diana DorsBritish actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.
![Sam Raimi]()
Sam RaimiAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Jennie Lee]()
Jennie LeeAmerican exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.
October 23, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 5 months old,
or 665 months and 27 days old,
or 2895 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20267 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 23, 1968?
There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 23, 1968.
October 23, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 23, 1968:
- Theodore Tylor
- Naima Wifstrand
- Enrico Marone Cinzano
- Renato Sandalli
What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?
Famous deaths on October 23rd:
![Lino Ventura]()
Lino VenturaActor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.
![Oskar Werner]()
Oskar WernerA renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.
![Linden Travers]()
Linden TraversBritish actress known for her roles in classic films.
![Lou Jacobi]()
Lou JacobiToronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).
![Susan Peters]()
Susan PetersSpokane, washington -- actress.
![Robert Lansing]()
Robert LansingActor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.
- Khrystian Dior
Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.
- Mayling Soong
Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.
- Théophile Gautier
A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.
- Paullette Bourgeois
Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd
October 23, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 23, 1968:
- Chemistry: Mole Day
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
- Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
- Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
- French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
October 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 23, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - Hey Jude
- O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
- The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
- Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
- The O'Kaysions - Girl Watcher
October 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
- Casuals - Jesamine
- Leapy Lee - Little Arrows
- Union Gap - Lady Willpower
October 23, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 23, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
- O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
- Jerry Butler - Hey, Western Union Man
- The Impressions - Fool For You
- The Unifics - Court Of Love
October 23, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 23, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Lion in Winter
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Anthony Harvey
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle
Country: United States of America
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
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
Ice Station Zebra
Release year: 1968
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown
Country: United States of America
Live a Little, Love a Little
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Starring: Elvis Presley, Michele Carey, Don Porter, Rudy Vallee
Country: United States of America
October 23, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Sein Traum vom Grand Prix
Release year: 1968
Fantastic Voyage
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Best of Enemies
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Morgan Neville
Dad's Army
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Oliver Parker
October 23, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 23, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Case Against Congress
By: Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson
This vintage hardcover is enhanced by the decorative dustjacket. The jacket has some wear from being stored on the edges. The book is bright and clean inside.
The Salzburg Connection
By: Helen MacInnes
He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …
Testimony Of Two Men
By: Taylor Caldwell
The lies that they told about Hambledon's brilliant young doctor might be forgotten one day. They could not forgive him for the lies he told them about them.
Red Sky At Morning
By: Richard Bradford
This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.
The Rich And The Super-Rich
By: Ferdinand Lundberg
A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.
October 23, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 23, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on October 23, 1968?
On October 23, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1968?
On October 23, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 23, 1968?
On October 23, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 23rd?
October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. 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 October 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
- 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.
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 October 1968?
October 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
