Saturday December 28, 1968: on this day

December 28, 1968 was the 363rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 28, 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 December 28, 1968, who was born and died on December 28, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell, directed by Melvin Frank), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1968?


December 28, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1968 can also be written as 12/28/1968 in the US and as 28/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

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December 28, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1968:

December 28, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 28, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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December 28, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:30 pm and setting at 02:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Who was born on December 28, 1968?


Famous people born on December 28, 1968:

  • Akihiko Hoshide

    Japanese astronaut and engineer.

  • Jozef Dano in Skalica

    Czechoslovakia; hockey forward (team slovakia 1998).

  • Jennifer Palmquest in Wilmot

    South dakota, usa; miss south dakota-america (1991).

  • Darrick Brownlow

    Nfl linebacker (washington redskins).

  • Laurence Modaine-Cessac
  • Brian Steen Nielsen
  • Mike Orlando
  • Andrew Páez
  • Massimo Parisi
  • José Luis Santamaría
  • Jole Santelli
  • Michael Hopkins
  • Malcolm Gets
  • Axel Jang
  • Jozef Daňo
  • Olivier Clodong
  • Akihiko Hoshide (星出 彰彦)
  • Sidney Gavignet
  • Élder Herrera

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 20 days old,

or 2881 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20170 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 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 December 28, 1968?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1968.

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December 28, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1968:

  • David Ogilvy

    12th earl of airlie, scottish peer, soldier and courtier (b. 1893).

  • Fernando Giudicelli
  • Ettore Colla
  • XII conte di Airlie David Ogilvy

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

  • Halton Arp

    Known for his work on extragalactic astronomy and the discovery of peculiar galaxies.

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December 28, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1968:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 28, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - For Once In My Life
  3. - Love Child
  4. - Wichita Lineman
  5. - Stormy

December 28, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 28, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Cloud Nine
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Who's Making Love
  5. - Too Weak To Fight

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December 28, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Melvin Frank

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Shelley Winters, Phil Silvers, Peter Lawford

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Hall

Starring: Derek Godfrey, Barbara Jefford, Nicholas Selby, Hugh Sullivan

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

The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett

Country: United States of America

December 28, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

The Galloping Gourmet

The Galloping Gourmet

Release year: 1968

Starring: Graham Kerr

Country: Canada

The Borderers

The Borderers

Release year: 1968

Written by:

Starring: Ross Campbell, Iain Cuthbertson, Michael Gambon, Edith MacArthur

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 28, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bogey Man by George Plimpton

The Bogey Man

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Plimpton's account of his month on the pro golf circuit is The Bogey Man.

Force 10 From Navarone by Alistair MacLean

Force 10 From Navarone

By:

The thrilling sequel to Alistair MacLean’s World War II adventure masterpiece, The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone is now reissued with a new cover design.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

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

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The Day Kennedy Was Shot by Jim Bishop

The Day Kennedy Was Shot

By:

The Day Kennedy Was Shot is a minute-by-minute narrative account about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. It captures the drama, mystery, action and excitement that took place on November 22, 1963. Author

December 28, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 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 December 28, 1968?

On December 28, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1968?

On December 28, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1968?

On December 28, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 1968?

December 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 28, 1968