Saturday October 26, 1968: on this day

October 26, 1968 was the 300th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

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

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What day of the week was October 26, 1968?


October 26, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 300th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1968 can also be written as 10/26/1968 in the US and as 26/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

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October 26, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1968:

  • 1st european satellite launched, esro 1, at cape kennedy
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 26, 1968
  • Soyuz 3 launched
  • Soviet cosmonaut georgy beregovoy pilots soyuz 3 into space for a four-day mission.
  • Space race: the soyuz 3 mission achieves the first soviet space rendezvous.

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

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


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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 26, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:10 pm and setting at 10:06 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 26, 1968?


Famous people born on October 26, 1968:

  • Miyuki Imori

    Japanese actress and singer.

  • Chris Oldham

    Nfl cornerback (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Nico John Hoogma

    Soccer player (fc twente).

  • Predrag Jokanović
  • Orietta Mancia
  • Javier Pértile
  • Jon Åge Tyldum
  • Josip Vranković
  • Mauro Airez
  • Robert Jarni
  • Jesús Gómez Cos

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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


You are 55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 22 days old,

or 2890 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20233 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1968?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1968:

  • Sergej Natanovič Bernštejn
  • Giuliano Cora
  • Jean Hyppolite
  • Clare Winger Harris

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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


Holidays on October 26, 1968:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Soul On Ice by Eldridge Cleaver

Soul On Ice

By:

This is the classic memoir that changed America's view of the civil rights movement, black experience, and eventually, its future.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 26, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 26th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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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Saturday October 26, 1968