Tuesday December 24, 1968: on this day

December 24, 1968 was the 359th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 24, 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 24, 1968, who was born and died on December 24, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 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 24th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1968?


December 24, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1968 can also be written as 12/24/1968 in the US and as 24/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

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December 24, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1968:

  • Apollo 8 astronauts read passages from book of genesis
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 24, 1968
  • The crew of the uss pueblo is released by north korea after being held for 11 months on suspicion of spying.
  • Apollo program: the crew of apollo 8 enters into orbit around the moon, becoming the first humans to do so. they performed 10 lunar orbits and broadcast live tv pictures that became the famous christmas eve broadcast, one of the most watched programs in history.
  • The khmer rouge is officially formed in cambodia as a offshot movement of the vietnam people's army from north vietnam to bring communism to the nation.
  • Apollo program: the crew of apollo 8 enters into orbit around the moon, becoming the first humans to do so. they performed ten lunar orbits, took the earthrise photograph, broadcast live tv pictures, and read the first ten verses of genesis.

December 24, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 24, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 24, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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December 24, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:06 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 24, 1968?


Famous people born on December 24, 1968:

  • Doyle Bramhall II

    American guitarist.

  • Marleen Renders

    Belgian track and cross star, finished 24th in the atlanta olympics marathon, 8/96.

  • Choi Jin-sil

    South korean actress and model (d.2008).

  • Kirt Ojala

    American baseball player and left-handed pitcher for the florida marlins.

  • Kevin Lynch
  • Jamie Hince
  • Astrid Strauß
  • Francantonio Genovese
  • Javier Echevarría Escribens
  • Xiomara Rivero

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 24 days old,

or 2882 weeks

or 20174 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 24, 1968?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 24, 1968.

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December 24, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1968:

  • Gualtiero Laeng
  • Eduardo Cansino

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Sajjad Zaidi

    Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

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December 24, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1968:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 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 24, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 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 24, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 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 24, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 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 24, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 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 24, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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 24, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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 24, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

By:

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 …

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

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.

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.

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

By:

The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

December 24, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 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 24, 1968?

On December 24, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1968?

On December 24, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1968?

On December 24, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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.

Tuesday December 24, 1968