Sunday June 02, 1968: on this day

June 02, 1968 was the 154th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 02, 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 June 02, 1968, who was born and died on June 02, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 02, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. What Maisie Knew) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 2nd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 02, 1968?


June 02, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 154th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1968 can also be written as 6/2/1968 in the US and as 2/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

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June 02, 1968: What happened on that day?


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June 02, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 02, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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June 02, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 02, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 June 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:54 am and setting at 01:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Who was born on June 02, 1968?


Famous people born on June 02, 1968:

  • Aliviyah Garcia

    Contributed significantly to the development of new materials.

  • Jason Falkner

    American producer and guitarist (jellyfish the grays and three o'clock).

  • Lester Green

    American comedian and actor[37][38].

  • Merril Bainbridge

    Australian singer-songwriter.

  • Andy Cohen

    American television host.

  • Jon Culshaw

    Screenwriter and actor in english comedy.

  • Anne Briand

    French biathlon athlete.

  • Beetlejuice

    American radio personality.

  • Andy Cohen (television personality)
  • Francesca Rossi
  • Talant Dujšebaev
  • Mike Dean
  • Navid Negahban
  • Jens Erik Rasmussen

Whose famous birthday is on June 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 2nd:

  • Wentworth Miller
    Wentworth Miller

    Wentworth miller is an american actor best known for his role as michael scofield in the television series prison break.

  • Zachary Quinto
    Zachary Quinto

    Zachary quinto is an american actor known for his role as spock in the star trek reboot film series.

  • Wayne Brady
    Wayne Brady

    Wayne brady is an american comedian and actor best known for his work on the improvisational comedy show whose line is it anyway? and as the...

  • Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert

    Dennis haysbert is an american actor known for his roles in the television series 24 and the allstate insurance commercials.

  • Marie-Hélène Breillat
    Marie-Hélène Breillat

    French actor, painter, and writer.

  • Dana Carvey
    Dana Carvey

    American comedian and actor, known for his roles as a cast member of "saturday night live" or garth algar in "wayne's world".

  • Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin

    Brazilian-born american actress.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach

    American actor, best known for his roles in a variety of tv series and movies.

  • Sally Kellerman
    Sally Kellerman

    American actress.

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June 02, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 17 days old,

or 2911 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20379 days old,

if you were born on June 02, 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 June 02, 1968?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 02, 1968.

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June 02, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 02, 1968:

  • Alekai Hemar

    Renowned Polish poet and writer.

  • Winfield Townley Scott

    American author known for his novels and short stories.

  • André Mathieu

    Canadian composer and pianist (d. 1968).

  • Nori de' Nobili
  • Edgardo Toetti
  • Richard Norris Williams

What famous deaths happened on June 2nd?

Famous deaths on June 2nd:

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Rex Harrison
    Rex Harrison

    British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage.

  • Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer

    Elberon, new jersey -- actor (longest day, eaten alive, 5th floor).

  • Jean Hersholt
    Jean Hersholt

    Actress (emma grand hotel, greed), is killed at 69.

  • Stephen Boyd
    Stephen Boyd

    Irish-born actor.

  • Lou Gehrig
    Lou Gehrig

    At 37 years old, the 1st baseman (new york yankee) dies in als at riverdale, new york.

  • Imogene Coca
    Imogene Coca

    American comedian, winsome, small-eyed, rubber-faced and petite, she was a co-star on "your show of shows," the first tv-based comedy...

  • Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis

    Actor (taste the blood of dracula).

  • Lyda Borelli
    Lyda Borelli

    Italian actress (b. 1884).

  • Jack Gilford
    Jack Gilford

    Actor cracker jacks, dies at 82.

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June 02, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 02, 1968:

  • Italy's Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), which commemorates the birth of the Repubblica Italiana and the end of the monarchy.
  • Shavuoth (Judaism) (2006).
  • Xenia name day in Slovakia.
  • The Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Nicephorus' death - see also March 13.
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June 02, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 02, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

June 02, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 02, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mrs. Robinson
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - A Beautiful Morning
  4. - Tighten Up
  5. - Honey

June 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

June 02, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 02, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Girl
  2. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  3. - Honey
  4. - A Man Without Love
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man

June 02, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1968 was Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

June 02, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 02, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  2. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  3. - Tighten Up
  4. - Cowboys To Girls
  5. - Does Your Mama Know About Me

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June 02, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 02, 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

Hang 'Em High

Hang 'Em High

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley

Country: United States of America

Memories of Underdevelopment

Memories of Underdevelopment

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés

Bandolero!

Bandolero!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

June 02, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 02, 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:

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Release year: 1968

Nice Time

Nice Time

Release year: 1968

June 02, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 02, 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 …

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

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.

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

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.

June 02, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 02, 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

history

Who was the US President on June 02, 1968?

On June 02, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 02, 1968?

On June 02, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 02, 1968?

On June 02, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 2nd?

June 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of June. 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 June 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: five soldiers from the syrian democratic forces are killed by a suicide car bomber at a checkpoint in central raqqa. this bomb and another nearby roadside bomb inflicted wounds on 20 people. (dw)israel strikes syria's military targets in golan heights to counter two rockets that were fired at mount hermon on saturday night. ten people are killed. (the guardian) a car bomb in azaz results in the deaths of at least 21 people, and many injuries.
  • 2018 - Google reports that the u.s. military has terminated a contract to create machine-learning algorithms for drones and artificial intelligence.
  • 2017 - Rock am ring: terrorist threat forces evacuation of tens to thousands of rock am ring fans on the first day at the zeppelinfeld, nuremberg, germany's annual rock am ring music festival. the festival organizers hope that the festival will resume on saturday.

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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 June 1968?

June 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday June 2, 1968