Tuesday October 29, 1968: on this day

October 29, 1968 was the 303rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 29, 1968, who was born and died on October 29, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 29, 1968?


October 29, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1968 can also be written as 10/29/1968 in the US and as 29/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

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


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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:11 pm and setting at 12:32 am.

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 29, 1968?


Famous people born on October 29, 1968:

  • Johann Olav Koss

    Norwegian speed skater and physician.

  • Johan Koss

    Norwegian speed skater, norwegian skater, broke records at the winter olympics in norway, february 1994.

  • Grayson McCouch

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Tsunku

    Japanese singer-songwriter and producer (sharam q).

  • Enzo Salvatore Brusca
  • Sean Albertson
  • Nenei
  • Kenneth Brokenburr
  • Kazuki Kaneshiro
  • Peter Wynhoff

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle union is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as bring it on and bad boys ii.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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


You are 55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 19 days old,

or 2890 weeks

or 20230 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 29, 1968?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 29, 1968:

  • Marius Moaritz Ulfrstad

    Composer dies at 78.

  • Enrico Befani
  • Angelo Pozzi

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Terry Southern

    Known for his satirical works such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Easy Rider'.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

  • Thedford Brockington

    Talented basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

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


Holidays on October 29, 1968:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1968:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 28th and November 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Those Were The Days
  3. - Little Green Apples
  4. - Fire
  5. - Midnight Confessions

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1968 was The Good, The Bad And The Ugly by Hugo Montenegro, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  2. - With A Little Help From My Friends
  3. - Eloise
  4. - Those Were The Days
  5. - This Old Heart Of Mine

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 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 28th and November 3rd.

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

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 28th and November 3rd. 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. - Fool For You
  4. - Hey, Western Union Man
  5. - Court Of Love

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

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

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 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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Morgan Neville

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

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

Heaven Help Us! by Herbert Tarr

Heaven Help Us!

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"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 Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

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"An American classic" was a Newsweek article that defined a generation. "An amazing book" (The New York Times Book Review), and an unflinching portrait Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters and the 1960s.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

The Case Against Congress by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson

The Case Against Congress

By:

This vintage hardcover is enhanced by the decorative dustjacket. The jacket has some wear from being stored on the edges. The book is bright and clean inside.

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

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Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.

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

The most popular videogames on October 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 October 29, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1968?

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

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What is special about October 29th?

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

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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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