Sunday November 17, 1968: on this day

November 17, 1968 was the 322nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is November 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 November 17, 1968, who was born and died on November 17, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 17, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey Jude by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 17, 1968?


November 17, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1968 can also be written as 11/17/1968 in the US and as 17/11/1968 in UK and Europe.

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November 17, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 17, 1968:

  • Zorba opens at imperial theater nyc for 305 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from November 17, 1968
  • Khne tv channel 29 in hastings, nb (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Alexandros panagoulis is condemned to death for attempting to assassinate greek dictator george papadopoulos.
  • British european airways introduces the bac one-eleven into commercial service.

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

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November 17, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Chicago Bears : 16 - 13
  • Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 45 - 24
  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 44 - 24
  • Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 6 - 13
  • Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 20 - 20
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November 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on November 17th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on November 17, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:21 am and setting at 03:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Dec 04, 1968.

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Who was born on November 17, 1968?


Famous people born on November 17, 1968:

  • Ski Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Mikele Rossi

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.

  • Nyron Jones

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Jerrik Andersson

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Josehua Osih

    Cameroonian politician and presidential candidate known for his advocacy for democracy and human rights.

  • Robin Li

    Co-founder of Baidu, one of the largest internet companies in China.

  • Trace Beaulieu

    Best known for his work on Mystery Science Theater 3000.

  • Sean Miller

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Cacho Conde

    Wlaf tight finish / running back (barcelona dragons).

  • Amber Michaels

    German pornographic actress.

  • Tom Kipp
  • Alberto Urdiales
  • Ol'ga Kuznecova
  • Ivica Tončev

Whose famous birthday is on November 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 17th:

  • Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams

    Rachel mcadams is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular films such as mean girls, the notebook, and spotlight.

  • Sophie Marceau
    Sophie Marceau

    French actress, seen with mel gibson in her first english-speaking role as "braveheart".

  • Jeff Buckley
    Jeff Buckley

    American musician who made his debut in the avant-garde clubs scene of the 1990s.

  • Martin Scorsese
    Martin Scorsese

    American film director and award-winning filmmaker scorsese is well-known for his fascination with the dark side of life.

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Ross
    Jonathan Ross

    Jonathan ross is a british tv show host known for his wit, humor, and interviewing skills on various talk shows and award ceremonies.

  • Tom Ellis
    Tom Ellis

    Tom ellis is a british tv actor best known for his role as lucifer morningstar in the tv series lucifer.

  • Lauren Hutton
    Lauren Hutton

    American actress, supermodel and tv personality.

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Claudia Pandolfi
    Claudia Pandolfi

    Italian actress, who was a star in the film "ovosodo" as a child, is highly regarded.

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


You are 55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 2 days old,

or 2887 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20211 days old,

if you were born on November 17, 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 November 17, 1968?

There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 17, 1968:

  • Rease Peake

    British writer best known for the Gormenghast series.

  • Mervyn Peake

    British playwright, artist, illustrator, author, poet and author.

  • Abdul Wahed Bokainagari

    Bengali politician (b. 1876).

  • Wilhelm Lehmann

    Writer dies at 86.

What famous deaths happened on November 17th?

Famous deaths on November 17th:

  • Clive Brook
    Clive Brook

    Actor/director (on approval), dead at 87.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Marek Perepeczko
    Marek Perepeczko

    Polish actor and director (b. 1942).

  • Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle

    American actress (born 1920).

  • Ernestine Schumann-Heink
    Ernestine Schumann-Heink

    Austrian opera singer who sang in oratorios, concerts, and in vaudeville.

  • Ruth Donnelly
    Ruth Donnelly

    Comedian, who dies in new york city at the age of 86.

  • Naunton Wayne
    Naunton Wayne

    Actor (dead of night), dies in 69.

  • Avalin Khan

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Chanc Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 17th

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


Holidays on November 17, 1968:

  • Slovakia - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day commemorating the beginning of the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
  • Life Day
  • International Students Day
  • R.C. Saints - Elisabeth of Hungary; Gregory of Tours; Hilda of Whitby; Hugh of Lincoln
  • Also see November 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Observances on November 17, 1968:

  • World Philosophy Day [UNESCO]
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November 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

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

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

  1. - Hey Jude
  2. - Those Were The Days
  3. - Love Child
  4. - Magic Carpet Ride
  5. - Hold Me Tight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1968 was The Good, The Bad And The Ugly by Hugo Montenegro, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

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

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

  1. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  2. - With A Little Help From My Friends
  3. - Eloise
  4. - Those Were The Days
  5. - This Old Heart Of Mine

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1968 was Hey, Western Union Man by Jerry Butler, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

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

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

  1. - Hey, Western Union Man
  2. - Who's Making Love
  3. - Court Of Love
  4. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  5. - Little Green Apples

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

The most popular movies on November 17, 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

The Shoes of the Fisherman

The Shoes of the Fisherman

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Laurence Olivier, Oskar Werner, David Janssen

The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Anthony Harvey

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle

Country: United States of America

Ice Station Zebra

Ice Station Zebra

Release year: 1968

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Sonja fra Saxogade

Sonja fra Saxogade

Release year: 1968

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

The most popular videogames on November 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 November 17, 1968?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 17, 1968?

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

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What is special about November 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: following months of fighting, the syrian government forces take back control of tulul al-safa, south syria from isil.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: 2017 western iraq campaign: the iraqi army seizes rawa from islamic state in iraq & the levant (isil). it was the last iraqi town that isil held.
  • 2016 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least ten people were killed in a car bomb attack in azaz, aleppo governorate.

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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 November 1968?

November 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday November 17, 1968