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July 27, 1968 was the 209th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is July 27, 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 27, 1968, who was born and died on July 27, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 27, 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 27th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 27, 1968?
- July 27, 1968: What happened on that day?
- July 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 27, 1968?
- July 27, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- July 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- July 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 27, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 27, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on July 27, 1968?
What day of the week was July 27, 1968?
July 27, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 209th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 27, 1968 can also be written as 7/27/1968 in the US and as 27/7/1968 in UK and Europe.
July 27, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 27, 1968:
- Carol mann wins lpga supertest canadian golf open
- Race riot in gary, indiana.
July 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th 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 27, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 27th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 27, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 27, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:46 am and setting at 10:12 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 27, 1968?
Famous people born on July 27, 1968:
![Julian McMahon]()
Julian McMahonActor and model from australia who moved to hollywood, ca in search of fame and fortune.
![Maria Grazia Cucinotta]()
Maria Grazia CucinottaMessina sicily (italie) -- actress (postman).
![Jorge Salinas]()
Jorge SalinasSoap opera actor.
![Cliff Curtis]()
Cliff CurtisNew zealand producer and actor.
- Ricardo Rosset
Brazilian formula one driver.
- Tom Goodwin
Fresno, california -- outfielder (kc royals).
- Sabina Jeschke
Swedish-german academic and engineer.
![Cress Williams]()
Cress Williams- Tom Goodwin (baseball)
- Christina Singer
- Tia Huttunen
- Richard Nizielski
- Vinay Pathak
- Julija Garaeva
Whose famous birthday is on July 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 27th:
![Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]()
Nikolaj Coster-WaldauNikolaj coster-waldau is a danish actor known for his role as jaime lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.
![Donnie Yen]()
Donnie YenDonnie yen is a hong kong actor and martial artist known for his roles in action films such as ip man and rogue one: a star wars story.
![Tory Lanez]()
Tory LanezTory lanez is a canadian musician known for his hit songs and versatile music style.
![Taylor Schilling]()
Taylor SchillingAmerican actress.
![James Best]()
James BestJames best was an american actor best known for his role as sheriff rosco p. coltrane on the television series the dukes of hazzard.
![Jonathan Rhys Meyers]()
Jonathan Rhys MeyersJonathan rhys meyers is an irish actor known for his roles in movies such as bend it like beckham and match point, as well as for his...
![Maya Rudolph]()
Maya RudolphMaya rudolph is an american comedian and actress known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in films such as bridesmaids and...
![Bobbie Gentry]()
Bobbie GentryAmerican guitarist and singer-songwriter.
![Siobhan Redmond]()
Siobhan RedmondScots actress and comedian, she is the star of "the high life", a scottish sitcom.
![Keenan Wynn]()
Keenan WynnAmerican actor playing the role of character actor.
July 27, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 8 months old,
or 668 months and 20 days old,
or 2907 weeks and 3 days old,
or 20352 days old,
if you were born on July 27, 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 27, 1968?
There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 27, 1968.
July 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 27, 1968:
- Lillan Harvey
German-British actress and singer who achieved fame in the 1930s.
- Babe Adams
American baseball player and journalist (d. 1968).
- Anton van Duinkerken [Willem J M A Asselbergs]
Literary.
- André Vercruysse
- José Arce
What famous deaths happened on July 27th?
Famous deaths on July 27th:
![James Mason]()
James MasonEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Bob Hope]()
Bob HopeAn english comedian and entertainer, he is a star who is known for his quick-witted quips on current events and for his tours around the...
![Ettore Manni]()
Ettore ManniItalian actor in film who appeared in 107 films from 1952 to 1979.
![Elizabeth Allan]()
Elizabeth AllanActress (tale of 2 cities - camille, java head).
![Tony Martin]()
Tony MartinOakland, california -- singer ( show, tonight we love).
![Binnie Barnes]()
Binnie BarnesEnglish-american actress, whose film career spanned fifty year spans from 1923 to 1973.
![Geoffrey Hughes]()
Geoffrey HughesEnglish actor (d. 2012).
![Judith Barsi]()
Judith BarsiActress as a child, killed by her father and mother at 11.
- Journe Rolex
Journe Rolex was a German watchmaker and entrepreneur who founded the Rolex watch company.
- William Wyler
Renowned film director known for classics like 'Ben-Hur' and 'Roman Holiday'.
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July 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 27, 1968:
- Malchus
- Maldives - Independence Day, 2nd Day
- Vietnam - Memorial Day for War Martyrs
- Ancient Latvia - Septinu Guletaju Diena held
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 10 saints: St. Pantaleon
- St. Congall
- The Seven Sleepers, Saints Maximian
- Martinian
- Dionysius
- Cuba - Revolution Day, 2nd Day
July 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.
July 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 27, 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:
- Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
- Gary Puckett - Lady Willpower
- The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
- The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
- Cliff Nobles - The Horse
July 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.
July 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 27, 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:
- The Equals - Baby Come Back
- Des O'Connor - I Pretend
- OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
- Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
- Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone
July 27, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 27, 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:
- Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
- The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
- Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
- Pigmeat Markham - Here Comes The Judge
- The Dells - Stay In My Corner
July 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 27, 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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Robert Ellis Miller
Starring: Alan Arkin, Sondra Locke, Chuck McCann, Peter Mamakos
Mr. Freedom
Release year: 1968
Directed by: William Klein
Starring: John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Jean-Claude Drouot
Thunderbird 6
Release year: 1968
Directed by: David Lane
Starring: Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin
Frankenstein's Bloody Terror
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Enrique López Eguiluz
Starring: Paul Naschy, Dyanik Zurakowska, Manuel Manzaneque, Aurora de Alba
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 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 27, 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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Oliver Parker
A Muralha
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Carlos Araujo
Showtime
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Tom Dey
What Maisie Knew
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Scott McGehee
July 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 27, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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!
Heaven Help Us!
By: Herbert Tarr
"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...
The Rich And The Super-Rich
By: Ferdinand Lundberg
A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.
July 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 27, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on July 27, 1968?
On July 27, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 27, 1968?
On July 27, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 27, 1968?
On July 27, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 27th?
July 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Relations japan-north korea: japan warned saturday that north korean projectiles are following trajectories not common for conventional ballistic missiles. this makes it difficult, if not impossible to intercept them on their way to japan.
- 2018 - Proposed disney acquisition of 21st century fox: 21st century fox shareholders approve a $71.3 million merger with the walt disney company.
- 2017 - War in donbass: the sbu, ukraine's national intelligence service, reports that a drone carrying zmg-1 thermite bombs caused the explosions at balakliia, an eastern ukrainian military base, in march 2017. there were 5 people injured and 1 person died in the explosions.
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.
