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May 30, 1968 was the 151st day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 30, 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 30, 1968, who was born and died on May 30, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 30, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. What Maisie Knew) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 30th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 30, 1968?
- May 30, 1968: What happened on that day?
- May 30, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 30, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 30, 1968?
- May 30, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 30, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- May 30, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 30, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- May 30, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 30, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 30, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 30, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 30, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on May 30, 1968?
What day of the week was May 30, 1968?
May 30, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 30, 1968 can also be written as 5/30/1968 in the US and as 30/5/1968 in UK and Europe.
May 30, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 30, 1968:
- Beatles begin work on their only double album beatles
- President charles de gaulle disbands french parliament.
- University church in leipzig, german democratic republic, blown up.
- West german parliament accepts emergency crisis law.
- Charles de gaulle reappears publicly after his flight to baden-baden, germany, and dissolves the french national assembly by a radio appeal. immediately after, less than one million of his supporters march on the champs-élysées in paris. this is the turning point of may 1968 events in france.
May 30, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th 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 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 30, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 30th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 30, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 30, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 11:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.
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Who was born on May 30, 1968?
Famous people born on May 30, 1968:
- Kohei Tamura
Prominent astronomer known for discoveries in exoplanet research and astrophysics.
- Zakarie Moussaoui
Zakarie Moussaoui was a French citizen who was convicted of conspiracy in the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States.
- Jason Kenney
Canadian politician serving as Premier of Alberta since 2019.
- Arti Kumar
Author of several critically acclaimed novels exploring themes of identity and culture.
- Amy Fuller
Westlake, california -- rower (1992-96 olympics - 4th place).
- Tim Burgess
English rock singer (charlatans - only one i know).
- Jerry Springer in White Plains
New york, usa; canadian tour golfer.
- Franck Louvrier
French businessman and ex-media adviser to nicolas sarkozy and the minister of publicis events, vice president at publicis consultants, and...
- Kelley Armstrong
Canadian author.
- Philippe Valmont
- Pablo Lara
- Gianluca Galimberti
- David Oldfield
- Naoki Naitō
- Rogério Motta
- Zakariyya Musawi
Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:
![Benny Goodman]()
Benny GoodmanBenny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.
![Kirti Kulhari]()
Kirti KulhariIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.
![Mark Sheppard]()
Mark SheppardMark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.
![Ted McGinley]()
Ted McGinleyTed mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.
![Idina Menzel]()
Idina MenzelIdina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.
![Agnès Varda]()
Agnès VardaBelgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.
![Jennifer Ellison]()
Jennifer EllisonEnglish singer, model, actress.
![Mel Blanc]()
Mel BlancAmerican voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.
![Ruta Lee]()
Ruta LeeCanadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.
![Keir Dullea]()
Keir DulleaAmerican actor.
May 30, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 10 months old,
or 670 months and 21 days old,
or 2916 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20414 days old,
if you were born on May 30, 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 30, 1968?
There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 30, 1968.
May 30, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 30, 1968:
- Martin Noth
- Berta Gangloff
What famous deaths happened on May 30th?
Famous deaths on May 30th:
![Jean-Claude Brialy]()
Jean-Claude BrialyAumale, algeria -- actor.
![Ella Raines]()
Ella RainesActress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.
![Joan Lorring]()
Joan LorringHong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.
![Clarice Taylor]()
Clarice TaylorVirginia, united states -- actress.
![Claude Rains]()
Claude RainsActor (invisible man) dies at 77.
![Robert Sterling]()
Robert SterlingNewcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).
- Samanthan Jones
Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.
- Peter Paul Rubens
A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.
- Kelaya Singh
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.
- Voltaire Arouet
Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and...
May 30, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 30, 1968:
- Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
- United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
- Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).
Saints celebrated on May 30, 1968:
- Saint Reinhilde
- Saint Ferdinand III
- Saint Gabinus
- Saint Jeanne d'Arc
May 30, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 30, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 30, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 30, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
May 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 30, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 30, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
- Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man
May 30, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 1968 was Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 30, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 30, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
- Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - Does Your Mama Know About Me
May 30, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 30, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Hang 'Em High
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Ted Post
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley
Country: United States of America
Memories of Underdevelopment
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés
Bandolero!
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy
May 30, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 30, 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:
What Maisie Knew
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Scott McGehee
Dream House
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand
Release year: 1968
Nice Time
Release year: 1968
May 30, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 30, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Tower Of Babel
By: Morris West
Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.
Testimony of Two Men
By: Taylor Caldwell
A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …
Tunc
By: Lawrence Durrell
One scientist discovers that his famed invention can lead to dangerous outcomes. Felix Charlock's scientific genius and his unique invention are unrivalled. Merlin, an obscure and mysterious international company, hires Felix to join his family.
The Naked Ape
By: Desmond Morris
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.
The Confessions of Nat Turner
By: William Styron
The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...
May 30, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 30, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on May 30, 1968?
On May 30, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1968?
On May 30, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 30, 1968?
On May 30, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 30th?
May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
- 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.
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.
