What happened on Thursday February 01, 1968?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1968:

• Iconic Vietnam War Execution Photograph South Vietnamese National Police Chief Nguyen Ngoc Loan publicly executed Viet Cong officer Nguyen Van Lem, a moment captured by photographer Eddie Adams that became a pivotal image symbolizing the brutality of the Vietnam War and significantly influencing public perception of the conflict.
• Nixon's Presidential Campaign Announcement Former US Vice-President Richard Nixon officially announced his candidacy for President, setting the stage for his eventual political comeback and successful presidential election in 1968.
• Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike Catalyst Two Memphis garbage collectors, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, were tragically killed when crushed by a malfunctioning truck, sparking a significant labor rights movement and contributing to the broader civil rights struggle of the late 1960s.
• Unification of Canadian Military Services The Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force officially merged to form the unified Canadian Armed Forces, streamlining Canada's military structure and creating a more integrated defense organization.
• Vince Lombardi's Packers Resignation Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi resigned from the Green Bay Packers, marking the end of an era for one of the most successful coaches in NFL history.
• Penn Central Railroad Formation The New York Central Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad merged to create Penn Central Transportation, a corporate consolidation that would later become one of the largest railroad bankruptcies in US history.
• UNCTAD 2 Conference in New Delhi The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2 convened in New Delhi, focusing on international economic cooperation and development strategies for emerging nations.
• Chicago Meat-Packing Plant Disaster A devastating fire and subsequent explosions at a Chicago meat-packing plant resulted in nine fatalities and 69 injuries, highlighting industrial safety concerns of the era.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1968

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1968

February 01, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1968 can also be written as 2/1/1968 in the US and as 1/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1968:

• Lisa Marie Presley

  Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer-songwriter and the only child of Elvis Presley, known for her music career and her high-profile...

• Cheb Hasni

  Cheb Hasni was an influential Algerian Raï singer tragically murdered at the age of 26, known for his emotional and controversial music.

• Mark Recchi

  Mark Recchi is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach, who played in the NHL for multiple teams and was inducted into...

• Brett Szabo
• Pauly Shore

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1968:

• Echol Cole and Robert Walker - sparking the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike
• Hugo Benioff
• Nguyễn Văn Lém

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on February 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1968 was Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
2. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
3. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
4. Classics IV - Spooky
5. The American Breed - Bend Me, Shape Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
2. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
3. Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Am I That Easy To Forget
5. Solomon King - She Wears My Ring

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
4. The Impressions - We're A Winner
5. Al Greene & The Soul Mate's - Back Up Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 09:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.

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Someone born on February 01, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 13 days old,

or 2988 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20922 days old,

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

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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

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

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