What happened on Thursday August 01, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1968:

• Venezuelan Dictator Sentenced A court in Caracas sentences former Venezuelan dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez to four years, one month, and fifteen days of imprisonment, representing a legal reckoning for past authoritarian rule.
• Coronation of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah is officially crowned as the 29th Sultan of Brunei, marking a significant moment in the nation's royal succession and governance.
• Canada Transitions Coin Metal Composition Canada begins replacing silver with nickel in its coin production, marking a significant change in national monetary policy and metal usage.
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Begins Operations The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo officially commences its operations, expanding public recreational and educational opportunities in the Cleveland metropolitan area.
• WXIX TV Channel 19 Launches Broadcasting WXIX Television Channel 19, serving Cincinnati and Newport, Ohio, begins its independent broadcasting operations, expanding local media landscape.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1968

August 01, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1968 can also be written as 8/1/1968 in the US and as 1/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1968:

• Dan Donegan

  Guitarist for the rock band Disturbed, known for his distinctive guitar work in albums like 'Believe' and 'Indestructible'.

• Stacey Augmon

  Professional basketball player known for his career in the NBA, playing primarily for the Atlanta Hawks and notable for his defensive...

• Brian Bohanon

  Professional baseball pitcher who played in both National and American Leagues, drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1987 and played until 1994.

• Jill Trenary
• Fabrice Landreau
• Roshumba Williams
• Eric Warren Singer
• Martin Phipps

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1968 was Hello, I Love You by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
2. Mason Williams - Classical Gas
3. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
4. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
5. Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
2. Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
3. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
4. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
3. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
4. Pigmeat Markham - Here Comes The Judge
5. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 11:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1968

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Someone born on August 01, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 13 days old,

or 2962 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20740 days old,

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

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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

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

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