Sunday March 24, 1968: on this day

March 24, 1968 was the 84th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

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

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What day of the week was March 24, 1968?


March 24, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 84th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 24, 1968 can also be written as 3/24/1968 in the US and as 24/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 24, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

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March 24, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 24, 1968:

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

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


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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 04:08 am and setting at 02:58 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 24, 1968?


Famous people born on March 24, 1968:

  • Merville Lewis

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his in-depth reporting on environmental issues.

  • Ceci Junio

    Veteran war correspondent.

  • Iasha Judd

    Served as a Senator for over two decades advocating for healthcare reform.

  • Elan Carr

    Elan Carr is an American attorney and politician known for his work as the U.S.

  • Furman Brooks

    Furman Brooks is a prolific novelist known for his gripping storytelling and complex characters.

  • Creston Funk

    Noted biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Minarti Timur

    Indonesian badminton player.

  • Lisa Ziegert

    American homicide victim.

  • Lauren Bowles
    Lauren Bowles
  • Corrado Formigli
  • José Francisco Altur
  • Cristiano Barbarossa
  • El Chamo Gabriel
  • Wanda Ferro
  • Antonio Karmona
  • Stefania Stanzani
  • Sabino Chialà
  • Jesús Rodríguez
  • Gyöngyi Szalay-Horváth
  • Megan Delehanty

Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:

  • Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain

    Jessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.

  • R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey

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  • Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen

    American actor known for his tough-guy roles.

  • Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons

    American film and television actor.

  • Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan

    Alyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.

  • Curtis Hanson
    Curtis Hanson

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Robert Carradine
    Robert Carradine

    American actor-producer.

  • Tommy Trinder
    Tommy Trinder

    British stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson

    American actor.

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


You are 55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 24 days old,

or 2921 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20449 days old,

if you were born on March 24, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 24, 1968?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 24, 1968:

  • Edwin O'Connor

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

  • Alice Guy-Blaché

    American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1873).

  • Howard Petrie

    Actor (border river bounty hunter), died at 61.

  • Lauwrens Voorthuyzen

    Dutch sect leader dies at the age of 70.

  • Aage Frandsen
  • Alice Guy
  • Vincenzo Scaramuzza
  • Cesare Vico Lodovici
  • Arnaldo Foschini

What famous deaths happened on March 24th?

Famous deaths on March 24th:

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Robert Culp
    Robert Culp

    American actor, stage, film, and television.

  • Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling

    American comedian, writer, actor.

  • John Hersey
    John Hersey

    American pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    Actor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.

  • Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell

    Writer dies at 53.

  • Julias Verne

    French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.

  • Rim Banna

    Talented musician known for her powerful songs.

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


Holidays on March 24, 1968:

  • World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
  • Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.

Observances on March 24, 1968:

  • International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

Saints celebrated on March 24, 1968:

  • Saint Simeon (died 1475)
  • Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
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March 24, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

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

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.

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

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

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

The Instrument by John O'Hara

The Instrument

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Fictional novel

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

The most popular videogames on March 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 March 24, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 24, 1968?

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

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What is special about March 24th?

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

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.

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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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Sunday March 24, 1968