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October 15, 1968 was the 289th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 15, 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 15, 1968, who was born and died on October 15, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Ice Station Zebra, directed by John Sturges), 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 15th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1968?
- October 15, 1968: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1968?
- October 15, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 15, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1968?
What day of the week was October 15, 1968?
October 15, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1968 can also be written as 10/15/1968 in the US and as 15/10/1968 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1968:
- Al expansion draft, kansas city pick roger nelson and pilots pick don mincher 1st
- Led zeppelin makes their first live performance, at surrey university in england
- In mexico city, black american athletes tommie smith and john carlos raise their arms in a black power salute after winning, respectively, the gold and bronze medals in the olympic men's 200 metres.
- Kingston, jamaica is rocked by the rodney riots, provoked by the banning of walter rodney from the country.
October 15, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
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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 15, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 15, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 03:53 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 15, 1968?
Famous people born on October 15, 1968:
![Vanessa Marcil]()
Vanessa MarcilVanessa marcil is a tv actress known for her role as brenda barrett on the soap opera general hospital and as gina kincaid on beverly hills,...
- Niranjan Iyengar
Renowned Bollywood screenwriter known for his work on various successful films.
- Didier Deschamps
Former french footballer, and current coach.
- Laurent Hénart
French politician who was a member of france's national assembly.
- Jyrki 69
Finnish singer-songwriter (the 69 eyes).
- Ken Griffin
Founder and CEO of Citadel, a global investment firm.
- Trent Zimmerman
Australian politician.
- Rod Wishart
Australian rugby league player.
- George Koonce
Nfl linebacker (green bay packers, super bowl 31).
- Kenneth C. Griffin
Businessman.
- Meredith Rainey
Brooklyn, new york -- 800m runner.
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Matteo Garrone- Aleksandrs Stradiņš
- Rosa Martirano
- Roberto Gleria
- Jack Du Brul
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito JacksonTito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko MizuharaKiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny MarshallPenny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia ColeKeyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee IacoccaAmerican self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira NairIndian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci VelasquezRock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic WestDominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 6 months old,
or 666 months and 3 days old,
or 2896 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20274 days old,
if you were born on October 15, 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 15, 1968?
There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 15, 1968.
October 15, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1968:
- Virginia Lee Burton
American author and illustrator (d. 1968).
- Franz Reizenstein
Composer dies at 57.
- Antonio d'Emilia
- Oscar Rennebohm
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty DriverEnglish actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie AdamsAmerican actress and singer (born 1927).
![Henny Porten]()
Henny PortenGerman actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th
October 15, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1968:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1968:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
October 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - Hey Jude
- The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
- O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
- Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
- The O'Kaysions - Girl Watcher
October 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
October 15, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
- Casuals - Jesamine
- Leapy Lee - Little Arrows
- Union Gap - Lady Willpower
October 15, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 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 14th and October 20th.
October 15, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 15, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
- Clarence Carter - Slip Away
- Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
- O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
- The Impressions - Fool For You
October 15, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Ice Station Zebra
Release year: 1968
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown
Country: United States of America
Live a Little, Love a Little
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Norman Taurog
Starring: Elvis Presley, Michele Carey, Don Porter, Rudy Vallee
Country: United States of America
Bullitt
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Peter Yates
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
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
October 15, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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
Release year: 1968
Fantastic Voyage
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Best of Enemies
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Morgan Neville
Dad's Army
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Oliver Parker
October 15, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
By: Tom Wolfe
"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 Hurricane Years
By: Cameron Hawley
Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.
Heaven Help Us!
By: Herbert Tarr
"This book is very funny and should calm some anxieties of curious gentiles who are unsure what actually happens inside the fancy synagogue at 13th Avenue...
The Rich And The Super-Rich
By: Ferdinand Lundberg
A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.
The Salzburg Connection
By: Helen MacInnes
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 …
October 15, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 15, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on October 15, 1968?
On October 15, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1968?
On October 15, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1968?
On October 15, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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.
