What happened on Saturday June 01, 1968?

Here's what happened on June 01, 1968:

• Helen Keller Passes Away Helen Keller, a pioneering American political activist, author, and lecturer, died at the age of 87. She was a remarkable figure who became the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, breaking significant barriers for people with disabilities and becoming a global symbol of perseverance and human potential.
• Simon and Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson" Tops Charts and Wins Grammy Simon and Garfunkel's single 'Mrs. Robinson' from the film 'The Graduate' reached number 1 in the charts and made history by becoming the first rock song to win a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
• 100th Belmont Stakes Horse Race Gus Gustines rides Stage Door Johnny to victory in the 100th Belmont Stakes, completing the race in a time of 2:27.2.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jun. 01, 1968

Newspapers from Jun. 01, 1968

June 01, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1968 can also be written as 6/1/1968 in the US and as 1/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

Famous people born on June 01, 1968:

• Jason Donovan

  Australian actor and musician from a well-known entertainment family.

• Mathias Rust

  German aviator famous for landing a small plane in Red Square in Moscow in 1987, a provocative act during the Cold War that gained...

• Mark Gonzales

  Influential American skateboarder who significantly impacted skateboarding culture and street skating.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on June 1st

Famous people died on June 01, 1968:

• André Laurendeau

  Prominent Canadian journalist, playwright, and politician who played a significant role in Quebec's intellectual and political landscape...

• Helen Keller

  American educator, lecturer, author and lecturer for the blind and deaf.

• Giovanni Fusco
• Jesse D. Hampton
• Charles Howard McIlwain

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on June 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
2. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
3. The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
4. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
5. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Union Gap - Young Girl
2. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
3. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
5. Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1968 was Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
3. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
4. The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
5. Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - Does Your Mama Know About Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:47 am and setting at 12:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on June 01, 1968

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Someone born on June 01, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 13 days old,

or 2971 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20801 days old,

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

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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

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

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