Wednesday June 26, 1968: on this day

June 26, 1968 was the 178th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 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 June 26, 1968, who was born and died on June 26, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Charly, directed by Ralph Nelson), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 26, 1968?


June 26, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 178th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1968 can also be written as 6/26/1968 in the US and as 26/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

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June 26, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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Who was born on June 26, 1968?


Famous people born on June 26, 1968:

  • Paolo Maldini

    He was an italian soccer/football player.

  • Shannon Sharpe

    Former NFL tight end and Pro Football Hall of Famer known for his receiving skills.

  • Guðni Th. Jóhannesson

    Icelandic lecturer and politician, 6th president of iceland.

  • Isshin Chiba

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Armand de Las Cuevas
  • Jovenel Moïse
  • William Shawn McKnight
  • Paolo Mottura
  • Iwan Roberts
  • Fausto De Amicis
  • Travis Fine
  • Andrew Goldberg
  • Zamir Shpuza
  • Élyse Marquis

Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

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


You are 55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 22 days old,

or 2907 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20355 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 26, 1968?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 26, 1968:

  • Gino Talamo

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Romaldo Benjamin

    Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • John McLaren

    Renowned for his work on plant taxonomy and botanical exploration.

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


Holidays on June 26, 1968:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 1968:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 1968:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 24th and June 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - This Guy's In Love With You
  2. - The Horse
  3. - MacArthur Park
  4. - Yummy Yummy Yummy
  5. - The Look Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  3. - I Pretend
  4. - Yesterday Has Gone
  5. - Jumpin' Jack Flash

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 26, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Think
  2. - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
  3. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  4. - Never Give You Up
  5. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

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

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

Charly

Charly

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala, Leon Janney

Country: United States of America

Targets

Targets

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Tim O'Kelly, Boris Karloff, Nancy Hsueh, James Brown

The Green Slime

The Green Slime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku

Starring: Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi, Richard Jaeckel, Bud Widom

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

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

The Expert

The Expert

Release year: 1968

Written by:

Starring: Marius Goring, Ann Morrish, Victor Winding, Michael Farnsworth

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Premiere

Premiere

Release year: 1968

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

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

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

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

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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

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

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!

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.

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

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

The most popular videogames on June 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 June 26, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 26, 1968?

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

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What is special about June 26th?

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

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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 June 1968?

June 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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Wednesday June 26, 1968