Friday May 03, 1968: on this day

May 03, 1968 was the 124th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 03, 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 May 03, 1968, who was born and died on May 03, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Blue, directed by Silvio Narizzano), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 3rd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1968?


May 03, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 124th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1968 can also be written as 5/3/1968 in the US and as 3/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1968:

  • Holland pirate radio station vron becomes radio veronica international
  • Braniff flight 352 crashes near dawson, texas killing all 85 persons on board.
  • Eighty-five people are killed when braniff international airways flight 352 crashes near dawson, texas.

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May 03, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 03, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 3rd, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 03, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 May 03, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.

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Who was born on May 03, 1968?


Famous people born on May 03, 1968:

  • Viliami Ofahengaue

    Tongan-australian rugby player.

  • Debora Caprioglio

    Italian actress.

  • Shane Minor

    American singer.

  • Jay Darlington in London

    England; keyboardist (kula shaker).

  • Graham Guit
  • Amy Ryan
  • Sven Erik Sætre
  • Bärbel Bas
  • Joe Belfiore
  • Willie Ofahengaue
  • Keithroy Cornelius
  • Jay Darlington
  • Myrta Merlino

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Movie actor.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

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May 03, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 25 days old,

or 2916 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20418 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 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 May 03, 1968?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 03, 1968.

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May 03, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1968:

  • Leonid Leonidovich Sabaneyev

    Composer dies at 86.

  • Cesare Lomaglio
  • Fred Albin
  • Marc Amsler
  • Oscar Kreuzer

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 3rd

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May 03, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1968:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1968:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 03, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Cry Like A Baby
  3. - Young Girl
  4. - Lady Madonna
  5. - Tighten Up

May 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 03, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - A Man Without Love
  4. - Lazy Sunday
  5. - Simon Says

May 03, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1968 was I Got The Feelin' by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 03, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got The Feelin'
  2. - Cowboys To Girls
  3. - If You Can Want
  4. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  5. - Sweet Inspiration

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May 03, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue

Blue

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Silvio Narizzano

Starring: Terence Stamp, Joanna Pettet, Karl Malden, Stathis Giallelis

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jeffrey Hunter, Mylène Demongeot

A Lovely Way to Die

A Lovely Way to Die

Release year: 1968

Directed by: David Lowell Rich

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina, Eli Wallach, Kenneth Haigh

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

May 03, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Les secrets de la mer rouge

Les secrets de la mer rouge

Release year: 1968

Day of Discovery

Day of Discovery

Release year: 1968

May 03, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kennedy And Johnson by Evelyn Lincoln

Kennedy And Johnson

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This is confidential information about the relationship between President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was written by the woman who served as Mr.

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 Triumph by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Triumph

By:

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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.

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.

May 03, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 03, 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 May 03, 1968?

On May 03, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1968?

On May 03, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1968?

On May 03, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of May. 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 May 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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 May 1968?

May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Friday May 3, 1968