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August 25, 1968 was the 238th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 25, 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 August 25, 1968, who was born and died on August 25, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Rachel, Rachel, directed by Paul Newman), TV series (e.g. Best Of Enemies) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 25th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1968?
- August 25, 1968: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1968?
- August 25, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 25, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1968?
What day of the week was August 25, 1968?
August 25, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1968 can also be written as 8/25/1968 in the US and as 25/8/1968 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1968:
- Arthur ashe becomes 1st black to win us singles championship
- Kathy whitworth wins lpga ladies world series of golf
- New york yankees' outfield rocky colavito pitches 2 2/3 innings and beats the detroit tigers 6-5; he played right field in the second game and hit a home run.
August 25, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 25, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 August 25, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:52 am and setting at 09:01 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.
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Who was born on August 25, 1968?
Famous people born on August 25, 1968:
- Rachael Ray
Renowned chef and television host known for her cooking shows and cookbooks.
- Raz Degan
He is an israeli actor, model, and actor in theatre, television, and cinema.
- Takeshi Ueda
Japanese singer-songwriter and bass player (the mad capsule markets).
- Stuart Murdoch
Scottish singer-songwriter belle and sebastian.
- Yuri Mitsui
Japanese actress, model, and race car driver.
- David Alan Basche
American actor.
- Spider One
American producer and singer (powerman 5000).
- Rafet El Roman
Turkish composer and singer.
- Csilla Földi
- Luca Cassol
- Todd Hido
- Andrea Andreozzi
- Rolf Aldag
- Gianluca Castaldini
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
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Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 7 months old,
or 667 months and 30 days old,
or 2904 weeks and 3 days old,
or 20331 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 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 August 25, 1968?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 25, 1968.
August 25, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1968:
- Stan McCabe
Australian cricketer and coach (b. 1910).
- John George
Actor (kolb adventures of fu manchu), died at 70.
- Maurice Ransford
- Umberto Zurlini
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Michael Faraday
An english scientist who made contributions to electrochemistry and electromagnetism.
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
- Jamas Faraday
Jamas Faraday was a British chemist and physicist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 25th
August 25, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1968:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 25, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 25, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
- Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
- The Doors - Hello, I Love You
- Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
- Mason Williams - Classical Gas
August 25, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 25, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
- Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
- Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
- Des O'Connor - I Pretend
- The Beach Boys - Do It Again
August 25, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 25, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Dells - Stay In My Corner
- Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
- Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
- Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match
August 25, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Rachel, Rachel
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Paul Newman
Starring: Joanne Woodward, James Olson, Kate Harrington, Estelle Parsons
Wheel of Ashes
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Peter Emmanuel Goldman
Starring: Pierre Clémenti, Katinka Bo, Pierre Besançon, Richard Leblanc
Kenner
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Steve Sekely
Starring: Jim Brown, Madlyn Rhue, Robert Coote, Ricky Cordell
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
August 25, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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:
Best of Enemies
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Morgan Neville
Dad's Army
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Oliver Parker
A Muralha
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Carlos Araujo
Showtime
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Tom Dey
August 25, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Naked Ape
By: Desmond Morris
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 Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet
By: Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker
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
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
Myra Breckinridge
By: Gore Vidal
It's a risky business to become 'Woman Triumphant', a position that gives women total control over Rusty Godowski. Rusty wants to be Hollywood's star, like everyone else.
The Right People
By: Stephen Birmingham
Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.
August 25, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 25, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on August 25, 1968?
On August 25, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1968?
On August 25, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1968?
On August 25, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of August. 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 August 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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 August 1968?
August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
