Sunday October 13, 1968: on this day

October 13, 1968 was the 287th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 13, 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 13, 1968, who was born and died on October 13, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Bullitt, directed by Peter Yates), TV series (e.g. Sein Traum Vom Grand Prix) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 13th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 13, 1968?


October 13, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 287th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1968 can also be written as 10/13/1968 in the US and as 13/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

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October 13, 1968: What happened on that day?


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October 13, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 13, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - San Francisco 49ers : 42 - 14
  • Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 28 - 10
  • Los Angeles Rams - Green Bay Packers : 16 - 14
  • Minnesota Vikings - New Orleans Saints : 17 - 20
  • New York Giants - Atlanta Falcons : 21 - 24
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October 13, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 13, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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October 13, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 13, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 02:47 pm.

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 13, 1968?


Famous people born on October 13, 1968:

  • Tisha Campbell-Martin
    Tisha Campbell-Martin

    American singer and actress.

  • Tisha Campbell

    Tisha campbell is an american actress and singer known for her roles in tv shows like martin and my wife and kids.

  • Carlos Marín

    Spanish actor and singer (il divo).

  • Lars Rasmussen

    Co-creator of Google Maps and Google Wave.

  • David Alcoriza

    Lodi, california -- double trap (1996 olympics).

  • Julio Valera

    San sebastian, puerto rico -- pitcher (kc royals).

  • Arnaud Gidoin
  • Aleksandr Kovalëv
  • Kay Bluhm
  • Irina Chudoroškina
  • Maurizio Ganz
  • Alex Ferns
  • Laith Hussein

Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen

    Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

  • Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret Thatcher

    British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh

    Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones

    American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

  • Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin

    American actress.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton

    Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

  • John Lone
    John Lone

    Hong kong-american actor.

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October 13, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 6 days old,

or 2892 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20246 days old,

if you were born on October 13, 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 13, 1968?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 13, 1968.

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October 13, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 13, 1968:

  • Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet

    Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

  • Edric Connor

    Edric Connor was a Trinidadian actor, musician, and writer known for his contributions to Caribbean folklore and music.

  • Vito Giuseppe Galati

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Gary Collins
    Gary Collins

    American television host and actor.

  • Barbara Kent
    Barbara Kent

    Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving

    English actor and manager (b. 1838).

  • Nils Asther
    Nils Asther

    Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

  • Donald Houston
    Donald Houston

    Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

  • Hershey Chocolates

    Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

  • Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

  • Louise Glück

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet known for her lyrical and insightful work.

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October 13, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 13, 1968:

  • RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
  • Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
  • French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 1968:

  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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October 13, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 13, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Harper Valley P.T.A.
  3. - Fire
  4. - Little Green Apples
  5. - Girl Watcher

October 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 13, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 13, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Those Were The Days
  2. - Jesamine
  3. - Little Arrows
  4. - Lady Willpower

October 13, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 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 7th and October 13th.

October 13, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  2. - Slip Away
  3. - I Say A Little Prayer
  4. - Little Green Apples
  5. - Fool For You

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October 13, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 13, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bullitt

Bullitt

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Vaughn, Don Gordon

Country: United States of America

The Boston Strangler

The Boston Strangler

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin

Country: United States of America

The Subject Was Roses

The Subject Was Roses

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ulu Grosbard

Starring: Patricia Neal, Jack Albertson, Martin Sheen, Don Saxon

The Magus

The Magus

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, Anna Karina

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

October 13, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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:

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

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Oliver Parker

October 13, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 13, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

By:

The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

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.

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

By:

"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.

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 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.

October 13, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 13, 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 13, 1968?

On October 13, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1968?

On October 13, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 13, 1968?

On October 13, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 13th?

October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
  • 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
  • 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),

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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.

Discover how October 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 13, 1968