What happened on Tuesday April 02, 1968?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1968:

• Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. At 6:01 PM, James Earl Ray fired a single shot from a .30-06 rifle, striking King in the neck. King was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:05 PM. This tragic event marked a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement.
• Robert F. Kennedy's Powerful Speech in Indianapolis Following King's assassination, U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy delivered a poignant and impactful speech at a rally in Indianapolis. His address is historically credited with helping to prevent widespread rioting in the city, demonstrating his leadership during a deeply emotional and volatile time.
• Premiere of '2001: A Space Odyssey' Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking science fiction film '2001: A Space Odyssey', starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. The film would go on to revolutionize the science fiction genre and visual effects in cinema.
• Eugene McCarthy Wins Wisconsin Democratic Primary Senator Eugene McCarthy secured a victory in the Wisconsin Democratic primary, marking a notable moment in the 1968 presidential election campaign and reflecting the political turbulence of the era.
• Chad Creates Union of Central African States Chad formally established the Union of Central African States, a significant political development in the African continent's regional cooperation efforts.
• The Beatles Form Python Music Ltd. The Beatles established Python Music Ltd., a business entity likely related to their musical and business operations.
• First Episode of 'La famiglia Benvenuti' RAI broadcast the premiere episode of the Italian miniseries 'La famiglia Benvenuti' (The Benvenuti Family), created by Alfredo Giannetti and featuring Enrico Maria Salerno and Valeria Valeri. The series explored the dynamics of the Italian middle class.

Events in 1968

April 02, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1968

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1968

April 02, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1968 can also be written as 4/2/1968 in the US and as 2/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1968:

• Luljeta Lleshanaku

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on April 2nd

Famous people died on April 02, 1968:

• Federico Amoroso
• Moses Levy
• Alessandro Terracini

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on April 2nd

April 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. The Monkees - Valleri
4. The Delfonics - La - La Means I Love You
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Cliff Richard - Congratulations
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. The Beatles - Lady Madonna

April 02, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
2. The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
4. Sam & Dave - I Thank You
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 07:40 am and setting at 11:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1968

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Someone born on April 02, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 12 days old,

or 2980 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20861 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1968?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 02, 1968.

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