Sunday December 29, 1968: on this day

December 29, 1968 was the 364th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 29, 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 29, 1968, who was born and died on December 29, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 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 29th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 29, 1968?


December 29, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 364th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1968 can also be written as 12/29/1968 in the US and as 29/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

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December 29, 1968: What happened on that day?


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December 29, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 29, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Cleveland Browns : 34 - 0
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December 29, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th 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 29, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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December 29, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 29, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 12:54 pm and setting at 03:49 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 29, 1968?


Famous people born on December 29, 1968:

  • Darren Perry

    Nfl safety (pittsburgh steelers).

  • James Mouton

    American baseball player.

  • James Mouton in Denver

    Colorado, usa; outfielder (houston astros).

  • Carlo Ponti

    He is an italian family member and conductor.

  • Carlo H L Ponti Jr

    Son of carlo ponti & sophia loren.

  • Sadat X
  • Peter Runggaldier
  • Félix García Casas
  • Albert Evans
  • Roberto Cevoli
  • Stefano Ferronato
  • Alessandro Gramigni
  • Li Bun-hui
  • Georges Lignon
  • Peter Dzúrik
  • Carlo Junior Ponti

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

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December 29, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 19 days old,

or 2881 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20169 days old,

if you were born on December 29, 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 29, 1968?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 29, 1968.

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December 29, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 1968:

  • Austin Farrer

    English philosopher and theologian (born in 1904).

  • Jan Rypka

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

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December 29, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 1968:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 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 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 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 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 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 29, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 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 29, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 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 29, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 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 29, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 29, 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 29, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 29, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

By:

The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

On Reflection by Helen Hayes and Sandford Dody

On Reflection

By:

Helen Hayes addresses her grandchildren in the introduction to her autobiography. She writes, "It's no longer fashionable for people to have faith. But your grandmother has never been known for her chic style."

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

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.

December 29, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 29, 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 29, 1968?

On December 29, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1968?

On December 29, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 1968?

On December 29, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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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.

Discover how December 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 29, 1968