Monday February 26, 1968: on this day

February 26, 1968 was the 57th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1968, who was born and died on February 26, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Romeo and Juliet, directed by Franco Zeffirelli), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1968?


February 26, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 57th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1968 can also be written as 2/26/1968 in the US and as 26/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1968: What happened on that day?


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February 26, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 26, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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February 26, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:06 am and setting at 05:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Who was born on February 26, 1968?


Famous people born on February 26, 1968:

  • Ed Quinn
    Ed Quinn

    American actor.

  • Tim Commerford

    American bass player and songwriter (rage against the machine, audioslave).

  • Jt Snow

    Former MLB first baseman known for his defensive skills and World Series championships.

  • Chris Green

    Safety in the nfl (buffalo bills).

  • Brendan Rogers

    Linebacker for the canadian football league (toronto argonauts).

  • J T Snow in Long Beach

    California, usa; infielder (new york yankees, california angels).

  • Leif Rohlin in Vasteras

    Sweden; nhl defenseman (vancouver canucks).

  • J T Snow

    American baseball player.

  • Nicola Gennaro
  • Wim Kiekens
  • Nebojša Ilić
  • Leif Rohlin
  • Luis Miguel Salvador
  • Anja Straub
  • Ross Partridge
  • Carina Wiese
  • Gaudenzio Godioz

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years and 22 days old,

or 672 months and 22 days old,

or 2925 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20476 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1968?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1968.

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February 26, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1968:

  • Eric Feldary

    Actor (16 fathoms deep), dies from burns at 55.

  • Emanuele Guerrieri
  • Arturo Lancellotti

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Alette Simons

    Dutch Golden Age painter known for her still life paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1968:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1968:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. - I Wish It Would Rain
  5. - Simon Says

February 26, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

February 26, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wish It Would Rain
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - There Was A Time
  4. - Born Free
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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February 26, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea

Country: United States of America

Stay Away, Joe

Stay Away, Joe

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Tewksbury

Starring: Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

The Scalphunters

The Scalphunters

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Telly Savalas, Ossie Davis

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

February 26, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Release year: 1968

Starring: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden

Country: United States of America

Beryl Reid Says Good Evening

Beryl Reid Says Good Evening

Release year: 1968

Spavajte mirno

Spavajte mirno

Release year: 1968

February 26, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Instrument by John O'Hara

The Instrument

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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.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

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...

February 26, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 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 February 26, 1968?

On February 26, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1968?

On February 26, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1968?

On February 26, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1968?

February 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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Monday February 26, 1968