What happened on Monday April 01, 1968?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1968:

• Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. At 6:01 PM, while preparing to go to dinner, King was shot in the neck by James Earl Ray, who had positioned himself in a nearby boarding house with a clear view of the motel. King was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:05 PM. This tragic event marked a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement, cutting short the life of one of the most influential civil rights leaders in U.S. history.
• U.S. Bombing Halt in North Vietnam American military forces ceased aerial bombardment of North Vietnam north of the 20th parallel, which included major cities like Hanoi and Haiphong. Bombing missions continued in the area between the 17th and 20th parallels, signaling a potential shift in military strategy during the Vietnam War.
• Earthquake in Hyūga-nada Sea, Japan A significant 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Hyūga-nada Sea, located between the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. The earthquake, which occurred at 9:44 AM local time, was accompanied by a tsunami. The incident resulted in one fatality and 22 injuries, highlighting the seismic activity in the region.
• Final Episode of The Andy Griffith Show CBS aired the 249th and final original episode of The Andy Griffith Show. The episode served as a pilot for the spin-off series Mayberry R.F.D., focusing on Ken Berry's character 'Sam Jones'. Andy Griffith would make a final appearance in the premiere of the new series, marking the end of a beloved television comedy.
• KEMO (KOFY) TV Channel 20 First Broadcast KEMO, later known as KOFY, TV Channel 20 in San Francisco, California, conducted its first independent (IND) television broadcast.

Events in 1968

April 01, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1968

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1968

April 01, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1968 can also be written as 4/1/1968 in the US and as 1/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1968:

• Alexander Stubb

  Prominent Finnish politician who served as the 43rd Prime Minister of Finland and has held significant roles in European politics.

• Julia Boutros

  Renowned Lebanese singer with significant influence in Arabic music.

• Atmen Kelif

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1968:

• Lev Landau

  Renowned Soviet theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics, superfluidity, and superconductivity.

• Lev Davidovich Landau

  Prize laureate for his pioneering theories for condensed matter, especially liquid helium.

• Friedrich Hustedt

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. The Monkees - Valleri
4. The Delfonics - La - La Means I Love You
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Cliff Richard - Congratulations
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. The Beatles - Lady Madonna

April 01, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
2. The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
4. Sam & Dave - I Thank You
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

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

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Someone born on April 01, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 13 days old,

or 2980 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20862 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1968?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 01, 1968.

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