Thursday October 24, 1968: on this day

October 24, 1968 was the 298th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

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

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What day of the week was October 24, 1968?


October 24, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 298th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1968 can also be written as 10/24/1968 in the US and as 24/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

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


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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 08:43 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 24, 1968?


Famous people born on October 24, 1968:

  • Francisco Clavet

    Spanish tennis player.

  • Mark Walton

    American voice actor and illustrator.

  • Robert Wilonsky

    American journalist and critic.

  • Ken Ryan

    Pawtucket (rhode island) -- pitcher (philadelphia phillies).

  • Luca Campedelli
  • Giovanni Bia
  • Francesco Calzona
  • Marco Varrone
  • Tommy O'Haver
  • Osmar Donizete Cândido

Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

  • Lincoln Lewis
    Lincoln Lewis

    Soap opera actor.

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


You are 55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 24 days old,

or 2890 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20235 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 24, 1968?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 24, 1968:

  • Raymond Asso
  • Dionigi Superti
  • Ed Dawson

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Mccauley

    Known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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


Holidays on October 24, 1968:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 1968:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 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:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Little Green Apples
  3. - Fire
  4. - Those Were The Days
  5. - Girl Watcher

October 24, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 24, 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:

  1. - Those Were The Days
  2. - Jesamine
  3. - Little Arrows
  4. - Lady Willpower

October 24, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

The R&B music chart on October 24, 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:

  1. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  2. - Little Green Apples
  3. - Hey, Western Union Man
  4. - Fool For You
  5. - Court Of Love

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

The most popular movies on October 24, 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

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

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

Ice Station Zebra

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Morgan Neville

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Oliver Parker

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

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

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

By:

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 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 …

Testimony Of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony Of Two Men

By:

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.

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.

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.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 24, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 24, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 24th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

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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 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.

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