Friday August 30, 1968: on this day

August 30, 1968 was the 243rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 30, 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 August 30, 1968, who was born and died on August 30, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. People Got To Be Free by The Rascals), movies (e.g. Teorema, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini), TV series (e.g. Best Of Enemies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1968?


August 30, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1968 can also be written as 8/30/1968 in the US and as 30/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 30, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 02:01 pm and setting at 11:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Who was born on August 30, 1968?


Famous people born on August 30, 1968:

  • Araeya Khan

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Vladimir Malakhov

    Sverdlovsk, russia -- nhl defenseman (montreal canadiens).

  • Diran Adebayo

    English critic and author.

  • Vladimir Malakhov (dancer)
  • Luciano Paolucci Bedini
  • Sonia Grey
  • Jörg Lindemeier
  • Pietro Navarra
  • Vladimir Makakhov (Владимир Игоревич Малахов)

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 19 days old,

or 2898 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20290 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 1968?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1968.

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August 30, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1968:

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Luitpold Popp
  • Bruno Slawitz

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Seaver Burton

    Renowned American novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

  • Evart Bentley

    Pioneer in computer science and co-inventor of the first computer-based statistical machine.

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August 30, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1968:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1968:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 30, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - People Got To Be Free
  2. - Born To Be Wild
  3. - Light My Fire
  4. - Hello, I Love You
  5. - Sunshine Of Your Love

August 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 30, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Those Were The Days
  3. - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
  4. - I Say A Little Prayer
  5. - Do It Again

August 30, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 30, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You're All I Need To Get By
  2. - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
  3. - Love Makes A Woman
  4. - Stay In My Corner
  5. - You Met Your Match

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August 30, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Teorema

Teorema

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Silvana Mangano, Terence Stamp, Massimo Girotti, Anne Wiazemsky

Country: United States of America

Rachel, Rachel

Rachel, Rachel

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Paul Newman

Starring: Joanne Woodward, James Olson, Kate Harrington, Estelle Parsons

Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages

Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Michel Audiard

Starring: Françoise Rosay, Bernard Blier, Marlène Jobert, André Pousse

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

August 30, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Morgan Neville

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Oliver Parker

A Muralha

A Muralha

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Carlos Araujo

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

August 30, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

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.

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

By:

With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

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 Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

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.

August 30, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 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 August 30, 1968?

On August 30, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1968?

On August 30, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1968?

On August 30, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 August 1968?

August 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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