Sunday December 01, 1968: on this day

December 01, 1968 was the 336th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 01, 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 01, 1968, who was born and died on December 01, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Child by Diana Ross and the Supremes), movies (e.g. The Great Silence, directed by Sergio Corbucci), 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 1st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1968?


December 01, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1968 can also be written as 12/1/1968 in the US and as 1/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

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December 01, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1968:

  • Promises promises opens at shubert theater nyc for 1281 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 01, 1968
  • Gonzalo barrios elected president of venezuela.
  • Peggy wilson wins lpga hollywood lakes golf open.
  • Burt bacharach's and hal david's musical promises promises opens at shubert theater in new york city for 1281 performances.

December 01, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 01, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Baltimore Colts : 0 - 44
  • Chicago Bears - New Orleans Saints : 23 - 17
  • Green Bay Packers - San Francisco 49ers : 20 - 27
  • Los Angeles Rams - Minnesota Vikings : 31 - 3
  • New York Giants - Cleveland Browns : 10 - 45
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December 01, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 01, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 04:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Dec 04, 1968.

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Who was born on December 01, 1968?


Famous people born on December 01, 1968:

  • Justin Chadwick

    English actor and director.

  • Anders Holmertz

    Freestyle swimmer from sweden (world record 400m).

  • Sarah Fitzgerald

    Australian squash player.

  • Eddie Britton

    Wide receiver (baltimore ravens).

  • Umberto Di Primio
  • Ruggero Dipaola
  • Ekaterina Kardakova
  • Dmytro Komarov
  • Daire Nolan
  • Julio César Ortegón
  • Antonio Peñalver
  • Annegret Strauch
  • Stephan Beckenbauer
  • Jan Thoresen
  • Fabrizio Brignolo
  • Beatrice Covassi

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

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December 01, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 18 days old,

or 2885 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20197 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 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 01, 1968?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1968.

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December 01, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1968:

  • Dario Moreno

    Turkish-jewish singer/songwriter (d. 1968).

  • Nicolae Bretan

    Romanian opera singer, composer, and conductor (b. 1887).

  • Hugo Haas

    Actor/director (bait and pick up) dies at 66 from asthma.

  • Dario Moreno (David Arugete

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

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December 01, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1968:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 25th and December 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1968 was Love Child by Diana Ross and the Supremes, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

December 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Child
  2. - Hey Jude
  3. - Magic Carpet Ride
  4. - Those Were The Days
  5. - Abraham, Martin And John

December 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

December 01, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lily The Pink
  2. - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
  3. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  4. - 1-2-3 O'Leary
  5. - I'm The Urban Spaceman

December 01, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1968 was Who's Making Love by Johnnie Taylor, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

December 01, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 01, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Who's Making Love
  2. - Love Child
  3. - Always Together
  4. - Bring It On Home To Me
  5. - For Once In My Life

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December 01, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Silence

The Great Silence

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Sergio Corbucci

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Klaus Kinski, Frank Wolff, Vonetta McGee

Country: United States of America

Skidoo

Skidoo

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing, Frankie Avalon, Fred Clark

Country: United States of America

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

Hellfighters

Hellfighters

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: John Wayne, Katharine Ross, Jim Hutton, Vera Miles

Country: United States of America

December 01, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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

Kennen Sie Kino?

Kennen Sie Kino?

Release year: 1968

Starring: Werner Schwier, Hellmut Lange, Rainer Brandt

December 01, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

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.

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 Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

By:

He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

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 …

December 01, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 01, 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 01, 1968?

On December 01, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1968?

On December 01, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1968?

On December 01, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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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 1, 1968