Friday July 26, 1968: on this day

July 26, 1968 was the 208th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 26, 1968, who was born and died on July 26, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 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 26th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 26, 1968?


July 26, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 208th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1968 can also be written as 7/26/1968 in the US and as 26/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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July 26, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 26, 1968:

  • Vietnam war: south vietnamese opposition leader truong ?inh dzu is sentenced to five years hard labor for advocating the formation of a coalition government as a way to move toward an end to the war.
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July 26, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th 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 26, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:37 am and setting at 09:49 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 26, 1968?


Famous people born on July 26, 1968:

  • Frédéric Diefenthal
    Frédéric Diefenthal

    He was a french actor and writer.

  • Olivia Williams
    Olivia Williams

    Olivia williams is an english actress known for her roles in films such as the sixth sense and an education.

  • Kohei Kadono

    Japanese author best known for his 'Kiki's Delivery Service' novel series.

  • Jim Naismith

    Academic and biologist from scotland.

  • Armand Las Cuevas

    Retired french racing cyclist.

  • Vítor Pereira (football manager)
  • Ed Alonzo
  • Yasmine Etemad-Amini
  • Christine Anderson
  • Antonio Felici
  • Vítor Pereira
  • Claudio Pol Bodetto
  • Dominic Kinnear

Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:

  • Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock

    American actress and producer.

  • Jason Statham
    Jason Statham

    Jason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.

  • Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger

    British singer, songwriter, actor and musician.

  • Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale

    Kate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen

    Taylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...

  • Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey

    American actor.

  • Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren

    British actress and winner of a variety of awards.

  • Alice Taglioni
    Alice Taglioni

    She was a french actress, of corsican heritage.

  • Elizabeth Gillies
    Elizabeth Gillies

    Elizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.

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


You are 55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 22 days old,

or 2903 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20325 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 26, 1968?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 26, 1968:

  • Lilian Harvey
    Lilian Harvey

    British actress (congress dances).

  • Cemal Tollu

    Turkish painter and lieutenant (d. 1968).

  • Francesco Pastura
  • Pierino Sodano

What famous deaths happened on July 26th?

Famous deaths on July 26th:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • June Foray
    June Foray

    Legendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.

  • Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor

    American voice actress (d. 2019).

  • Terry Scott
    Terry Scott

    British actor (born 1927).

  • Yun Wang

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Marcelis Hollands

    Renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Tawfiq al-Hakim

    Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.

  • Ikeya Seki

    Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.

  • Margeart Olley

    Australian painter known for her still life and interior paintings.

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July 26, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 26, 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 26, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 26, 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 26, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 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 26, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 26, 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 26, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 26, 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 26, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

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

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

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

By:

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

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

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.

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...

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

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

By:

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

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

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 …

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

The most popular videogames on July 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 July 26, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 26, 1968?

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

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What is special about July 26th?

July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
  • 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
  • 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.

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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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