What happened on Monday July 01, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1968:

• Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is signed in Washington, D.C., London, and Moscow by sixty-two countries, marking a significant global effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and reduce nuclear tensions during the Cold War.
• CIA Phoenix Program Established The United States Central Intelligence Agency officially establishes the Phoenix Program, a controversial intelligence-gathering and counterinsurgency initiative designed to identify and neutralize Viet Cong infrastructure during the Vietnam War.
• Soviet Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducts an underground nuclear test, continuing the nuclear arms race during the Cold War period.
• United Auto Workers Separate from AFL-CIO The United Auto Workers (UAW) formally separates from the AFL-CIO, signaling a significant shift in labor union dynamics and organizational structure in the United States.
• Bob Gibson's Scoreless Innings Streak Ends Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson's remarkable streak of 47 2/3 scoreless innings ends on a wild pitch, though he still secures an 8-1 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• Fortuna Sittard Soccer Team Formed The Fortuna Sittard soccer team is established in Sittard, Netherlands, adding to the rich soccer culture of the region.
• Tim Abell Born Tim Abell, an American film and television actor, is born, who would later contribute to the entertainment industry.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1968

July 01, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1968 can also be written as 7/1/1968 in the US and as 1/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1968:

• Jordi Mollà

  Renowned Spanish actor and screenwriter known for his versatile roles in film and television, with notable performances in international...

• Xavier Rohart

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1968:

• Virginia Weidler

  Virginia Weidler was a notable American child actress of the early Hollywood era, who began performing at a remarkably young age in film and...

• Fritz Bauer

  Prominent German Jewish jurist who played a crucial role in prosecuting Nazi war criminals during the Frankfurt Auschwitz trials.

• Edwin Boring
• Otto Reinwald
• Billy Blyth

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Cliff Nobles - The Horse
3. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
4. Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love
5. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
3. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
4. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
5. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1968 was I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. The Temptations - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
3. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
4. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
5. Aretha Franklin - Think

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 12:07 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1968

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Someone born on July 01, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 4 days old,

or 2966 weeks

or 20762 days old,

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

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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

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

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