Sunday June 23, 1968: on this day

June 23, 1968 was the 175th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 23, 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 23, 1968, who was born and died on June 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 23, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Showtime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 23rd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 23, 1968?


June 23, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 175th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1968 can also be written as 6/23/1968 in the US and as 23/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

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June 23, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1968:

June 23, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 23, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 23, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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June 23, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 23, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 08:00 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 23, 1968?


Famous people born on June 23, 1968:

  • Ronnie West

    Wlaf rb (london monarchs).

  • Kent Steffes

    Ann arbor, michigan -- beach volleyballer (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Vaios Karagiannis

    Greek footballer.

  • Kephren

    French dancer, composer and member of the rap group iam.

  • Jay Y. Lee

    Businessman.

  • Gordan Vidović
  • Hideo Yamamoto
  • Paolo Zizza
  • Tiken Jah Fakoly
  • Julija Machalina
  • Eric Metcalf
  • Jasen Petrov
  • Corrado Catalano

Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

  • Hamza Abbasi
    Hamza Abbasi

    Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

  • Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch

    Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

  • Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton

    Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

  • Joss Whedon
    Joss Whedon

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown

    Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Irene Worth
    Irene Worth

    American actress (d. 2002).

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June 23, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 25 days old,

or 2908 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20358 days old,

if you were born on June 23, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1968?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 23, 1968.

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June 23, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 23, 1968:

  • Giordano Giacomello
  • Josef Halumbirek
  • Frigyes Minder
  • Mary Tibaldi Chiesa

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

  • Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

  • Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield

    British actor (born 1920).

  • Mary Boland
    Mary Boland

    Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

  • Fay Holden
    Fay Holden

    Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

  • Johathon Salk

    Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

  • Richard Matheson

    Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

  • Andros Papandreou

    Former Prime Minister of Greece.

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June 23, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 23, 1968:

  • J??i (L?go) - Latvia
  • The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
  • National holiday - Luxembourg
  • Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
  • Victory Day - Estonia
  • Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 1968:

  • International Widows' Day
  • United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 1968:

  • Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
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June 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 23, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 17th and June 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

June 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 17th and June 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

June 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

June 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 17th and June 23rd. 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 23, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

June 23, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 23, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 17th and June 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Think
  2. - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
  3. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  4. - Never Give You Up
  5. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

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June 23, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 23, 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 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

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 23, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 23, 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

The Dave Allen Show

The Dave Allen Show

Release year: 1968

Starring: Dave Allen

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Summer Brothers Smothers Show

The Summer Brothers Smothers Show

Release year: 1968

June 23, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 23, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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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.

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Or I'Ll Dress You In Mourning

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With the authors of Is Paris Burning, they take you from the City of Light to The Suit of Lights. They trace the rise of El Cordobes, a matador, from an anonymous, poor boyhood to

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

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 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 23, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 23, 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 23, 1968?

On June 23, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 1968?

On June 23, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 23, 1968?

On June 23, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 23rd?

June 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.

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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 23, 1968