Sunday June 16, 1968: on this day

June 16, 1968 was the 168th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 16, 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 16, 1968, who was born and died on June 16, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. The Thomas Crown Affair, directed by Norman Jewison), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 16, 1968?


June 16, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1968 can also be written as 6/16/1968 in the US and as 16/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

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June 16, 1968: What happened on that day?


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June 16, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 16, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th 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 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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June 16, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 12:47 pm.

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

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Who was born on June 16, 1968?


Famous people born on June 16, 1968:

  • Georgina Starr

    Renowned for her multimedia installations and video art.

  • Steve Inskeep

    Co-host of NPR's Morning Edition.

  • Adam Schmitt

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer.

  • Alton Montgomery

    Nfl safety (atlanta falcons).

  • Matt Turk

    Nfl punter (washington redskins).

  • Patrick Stuart in Hollywood

    California, usa; actor.

  • James Stuart

    American actor.

  • Bruno Valencony
  • Orlando Vega
  • Jon Jeary
  • Bassey William Andem
  • Herlánder Coimbra
  • Sander Groen
  • Torben Frank
  • Mariana Mazzucato
  • Mokona
  • Sergio Moschetto
  • James Patrick Stuart

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

  • John Cho
    John Cho

    Korean-american actor.

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June 16, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 3 days old,

or 2909 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20365 days old,

if you were born on June 16, 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 16, 1968?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 16, 1968.

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June 16, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1968:

  • Tommy Malone

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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June 16, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 16, 1968:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1968:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 10th and June 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

June 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 10th and June 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mrs. Robinson
  2. - This Guy's In Love With You
  3. - Mony Mony
  4. - Yummy Yummy Yummy
  5. - MacArthur Park

June 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

June 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 10th and June 16th. 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 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

June 16, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 10th and June 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Think
  2. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  3. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  4. - Tighten Up
  5. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)

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June 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 16, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, Paul Burke, Jack Weston

Country: United States of America

Petulia

Petulia

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill

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

Rosemary's Baby

Rosemary's Baby

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer

Country: United States of America

June 16, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 16, 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:

Showtime

Showtime

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tom Dey

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Archie Show

The Archie Show

Release year: 1968

June 16, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 16, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

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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).

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

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.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

June 16, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 16, 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 June 16, 1968?

On June 16, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1968?

On June 16, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1968?

On June 16, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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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.

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Sunday June 16, 1968