Sunday March 17, 1968: on this day

March 17, 1968 was the 77th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 17, 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 March 17, 1968, who was born and died on March 17, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding), movies (e.g. The Bride Wore Black, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. The Unloved) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1968?


March 17, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 77th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1968 can also be written as 3/17/1968 in the US and as 17/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

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March 17, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1968:

  • Two-tiered gold price negotiated in washington dc by us and six european nations.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 17, 1968
  • A demonstration in london's grosvenor square against u.s. involvement in the vietnam war leads to violence 91 people are injured, 200 demonstrators arrested.
  • As a result of nerve gas testing by the u.s. army chemical corps in skull valley, utah, over 6,000 sheep are found dead.

March 17, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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March 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 17, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 08:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Who was born on March 17, 1968?


Famous people born on March 17, 1968:

  • Mathew St. Patrick
    Mathew St. Patrick

    American actor and producer.

  • Ramelo Garcia

    Legendary musician known for revolutionizing the music industry.

  • Nikodem Kowalski

    Veteran statesman known for his diplomatic skills.

  • Ludella Simpson

    British actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Peni R. Griffin

    Best known for her young adult fantasy novels.

  • Saphia Hocine

    Member of the Algerian Parliament.

  • Maritta Nieminen

    Renowned sculptor known for her innovative works.

  • Eri Nitta

    Japanese singer and lyricist (onyanko club).

  • Judy Mosley

    Mcafee; wnba forward (sacramento monarchs).

  • Maxence Fermine
  • Valjancina Cybul'skaja
  • Koji Igarashi
  • Guillermo Myers
  • Hugo Speer
  • Giuseppe Tiano
  • Vesko Mihajlović

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 56 years and 2 days old,

or 672 months and 2 days old,

or 2922 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20456 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1968?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 17, 1968.

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March 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1968:

  • Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
  • Carlo Broggi
  • Alejandro Demaría

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

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March 17, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1968:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1968:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
  3. - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
  4. - Simon Says
  5. - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

March 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cinderella Rockefella
  2. - Legend Of Xanadu
  3. - Delilah
  4. - Fire Brigade
  5. - The Mighty Quinn

March 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  2. - We're A Winner
  3. - I Wish It Would Rain
  4. - I Thank You
  5. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

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March 17, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bride Wore Black

The Bride Wore Black

Release year: 1968

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michel Bouquet, Charles Denner

Country: United States of America

Les Biches

Les Biches

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacqueline Sassard, Stéphane Audran, Nane Germon

Johnny Hamlet

Johnny Hamlet

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Enzo G. Castellari

Starring: Andrea Giordana, Gilbert Roland, Horst Frank, Ennio Girolami

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

March 17, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 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:

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Ich - Axel Caesar Springer

Ich - Axel Caesar Springer

Release year: 1968

Packers End

Packers End

Release year: 1968

March 17, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart

The Gabriel Hounds

By:

It's all a great adventure when Christy Mansel bumps into Charles in Damascus. They decide to go on a wild adventure, being rich and impetuous young people.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

By:

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

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.

March 17, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 17, 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 March 17, 1968?

On March 17, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1968?

On March 17, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1968?

On March 17, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (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 March 1968?

March 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday March 17, 1968