Thursday February 29, 1968: on this day

February 29, 1968 was the 60th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 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 February 29, 1968, who was born and died on February 29, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Romeo and Juliet, directed by Franco Zeffirelli), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 29th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1968?


February 29, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 60th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1968 can also be written as 2/29/1968 in the US and as 29/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1968: What happened on that day?


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

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February 29, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 29, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 29, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:19 am and setting at 08:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Who was born on February 29, 1968?


Famous people born on February 29, 1968:

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Dana Carlsen

    Dana carlsen is an american comedian, actor, and television host, best known for his work on saturday night live and for voicing various...

  • Ronne Rasmussen

    Danish politician who served as Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities.

  • Chucky Brown

    American basketball player: served as forward for the milwaukee bucks, and nine other national basketball association teams over ten years.

  • Howard Tayler

    American author and illustrator.

  • Eugene Volokh

    Ukrainian-american lawyer and educator.

  • Bryce Paup

    American football player and coach.

  • Pete Fenson

    American curler.

  • Gareth Farr

    New zealand composer and percussionist.

  • Chucky Brown NBA forward (Houston Rockets

    Atlanta hawks).

  • Simon Toyne

    Writer.

  • Bryce Paup NFL linebacker (Green Bay Packers

    Buffalo bills).

  • Cary Conklin

    Nfl quarterback (san francisco 49ers).

  • Dana Schweiger

    Ex-model and entrepreneur.

  • Luis Barroso Gómez
  • Grillo Villegas

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

  • Jimmy Dorsey
    Jimmy Dorsey

    Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).

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


You are 56 years and 19 days old,

or 672 months and 19 days old,

or 2924 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20473 days old,

if you were born on February 29, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1968?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 29, 1968:

  • Tore Ørjasæter

    Norwegian poet and educator (b. 1886).

  • Lena Blackburne

    American baseball manager and player (born 1886).

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

    U.

  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

  • Ernie Courtney

    American baseball player (born 1875).

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February 29, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. - I Wish It Would Rain
  5. - Simon Says

February 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

February 29, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

February 29, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wish It Would Rain
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - There Was A Time
  4. - Born Free
  5. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

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February 29, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 29, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea

Country: United States of America

Stay Away, Joe

Stay Away, Joe

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Tewksbury

Starring: Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell, Katy Jurado

Country: United States of America

The Scalphunters

The Scalphunters

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Telly Savalas, Ossie Davis

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

February 29, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Release year: 1968

Starring: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden

Country: United States of America

Beryl Reid Says Good Evening

Beryl Reid Says Good Evening

Release year: 1968

Spavajte mirno

Spavajte mirno

Release year: 1968

February 29, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

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It's all a great adventure when Christy Mansel bumps into Charles in Damascus. They decide to go on a wild adventure, being rich and impetuous young people.

Anyone Can Make A Million by Morton Shulman

Anyone Can Make A Million

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Encouragement to help you get started on your entrepreneurial journey. . .

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

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.

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

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

The most popular videogames on February 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 February 29, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1968?

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

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of February. 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 February 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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 February 1968?

February 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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