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see horoscope and birth chart for May 01, 1968What happened on Wednesday, May 1, 1968?
About May 1st, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: The Broadway play 'Ben Franklin in Paris' concluded its run on May 1, 1968. The musical, which focused on the life of Benjamin Franklin, was well-received during its time on stage. It showcased the cultural landscape of the era and contributed to the theatrical scene of the late 1960s.
- Day of the week: May 1st, 1968 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Honey by Bobby Goldsboro
- #1 UK song: What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong
- Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes
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- May 01, 1968: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 01, 1968?
- Who was born on May 01, 1968?
- May 01, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- May 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- May 01, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 01, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 01, 1968?
- Back in 1968
May 01, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 1968:
- Broadway play 'Ben Franklin in Paris' concludes run The Broadway play 'Ben Franklin in Paris' concluded its run on May 1, 1968. The musical, which focused on the life of Benjamin Franklin, was well-received during its time on stage. It showcased the cultural landscape of the era and contributed to the theatrical scene of the late 1960s. source: ibdb.com
May 01, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 01, 1968?
May 01, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 01, 1968 can also be written as 5/1/1968 in the US and as 1/5/1968 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 01, 1968?
Famous people born on May 01, 1968:
![Oliver Bierhoff]()
Oliver BierhoffLegendary German soccer striker who played for AC Milan and the German national team, later becoming the team manager and a key figure in...
![D'arcy Wretzky]()
D'arcy WretzkyOriginal bassist and founding member of the alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, who played a crucial role in the band's early...
![Kelly Bensimon]()
Kelly BensimonAmerican television personality, model, and author known for her appearances on 'The Real Housewives of New York City' and her work in...
![Sol Kyung-gu]()
Sol Kyung-guProminent South Korean actor known for his powerful performances in critically acclaimed films and his significant contribution to Korean...
May 01, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 01, 1968:
![Jack Adams]()
Jack AdamsCanadian-american ice hockey player, coach, and manager (b. 1895).
![Harold Nicolson]()
Harold NicolsonEnglish author and politician (b. 1886).
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Karl Meuli![Václav Melzer]()
Václav Melzer
May 01, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 01, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- The Beatles - Lady Madonna
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
May 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
- The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
May 01, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1968 was I Got The Feelin' by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
- The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
- Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
- The Sweet Inspirations - Sweet Inspiration
May 01, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 01, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 1968 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 12:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.
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Someone born on May 01, 1968 is:
58 years 3 months old,
or 699 months and 3 days old,
or 3039 weeks and 6 days old,
or 21279 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1968?
There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 1st 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 01, 1968.
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Back in 1968
Why 1968 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 1, 1968, a 1968 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 1, 1968 includes Broadway play 'Ben Franklin in Paris' concludes run, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 1, 1968 included “Honey” by Bobby Goldsboro, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 1, 1968 included Faces, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
May 1, 1968 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Oliver Bierhoff, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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