Wednesday July 24, 1968: on this day

July 24, 1968 was the 206th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

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

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What day of the week was July 24, 1968?


July 24, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 206th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1968 can also be written as 7/24/1968 in the US and as 24/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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


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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 24, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 08:55 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 24, 1968?


Famous people born on July 24, 1968:

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Laura Leighton
    Laura Leighton

    Laura leighton is an american actress best known for her role as sydney andrews in the tv series melrose place.

  • Malcolm Ingram

    Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • John P Navin Jr in Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania, usa; actor (joey elliot- jennifer slept here).

  • Mark Gunn

    Nfl defensive end (philadelphia eagles).

  • Colleen Doran

    American comic book author and artist.

  • Cecilia Dahlman
  • Troy Kotsur

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    American actress.

  • Michael Richards
    Michael Richards

    He was an actor and co-star on seinfeld.

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


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 24 days old,

or 2903 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20327 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 24, 1968?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 24, 1968:

  • Harlow Hageman

    Harlow Hageman was an American politician who served as a U.S.

  • Eberhard Faber

    German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Hans Welker
  • Friedrich-August Schack

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Truda Weaver

    Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.

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


Holidays on July 24, 1968:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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 24, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 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

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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).

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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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.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

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In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!

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

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

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

The most popular videogames on July 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 July 24, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1968?

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

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What is special about July 24th?

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

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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.

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