Saturday August 31, 1968: on this day

August 31, 1968 was the 244th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 1968, who was born and died on August 31, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 1968?


August 31, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 244th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1968 can also be written as 8/31/1968 in the US and as 31/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

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August 31, 1968: What happened on that day?


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August 31, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 31, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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August 31, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 03:16 pm and setting at 11:57 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 31, 1968?


Famous people born on August 31, 1968:

  • Jennifer Azzi

    Oak wheat ridge, tennessee -- basketball guard (1996 olympics – gold medalist).

  • Jolene Watanabe

    Los angeles, california -- tennis star (1994 futures - evansville).

  • Valdon Dowiyogo

    Nauruan politician (d. 2016).

  • Hideo Nomo

    American baseball pitcher, nomo.

  • Glenroy Gilbert

    Trinidad -- canadian 4x100m sprinter (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Jim Bob Howard

    Wichita falls, texas -- actor (flash & bone).

  • Nomo Hideo
  • Alexia Deschamps
  • Alberto Arrighi
  • Doof
  • Jørre Kjemperud
  • Jan Erlend Kruse
  • Derek Whyte
  • Joseph Cedar
  • Hideo Nomo (野茂 英雄)
  • Jorge Amaro

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 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 3 days old,

or 20289 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1968?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1968.

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August 31, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1968:

  • John Hartle

    English motorcycle racer (b. 1933).

  • George P Gooch

    English historian / house of commons leader.

  • Dennis O'Keefe
  • Ezio Sclavi
  • Wladimiro De Liguoro

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1968:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1968:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 31, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 31, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Red Sky At Morning by Richard Bradford

Red Sky At Morning

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This classic story about coming of age during World War II focuses on the timeless spirit of youth, and the important values in life.

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 Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet by Irwin Maxwell Stillman and Samm Sinclair Baker

The Doctor'S Quick Weight Loss Diet

By:

In the 1960's and 70's, the Stillman diet was all the rage. Why? It works because it works! It works!

Soul On Ice by Eldridge Cleaver

Soul On Ice

By:

This is the classic memoir that changed America's view of the civil rights movement, black experience, and eventually, its future.

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.

August 31, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 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 31, 1968?

On August 31, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1968?

On August 31, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1968?

On August 31, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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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Saturday August 31, 1968