What happened on Tuesday July 02, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1968:

• El Al Airliner Hijacked by PFLP An El Al Israeli passenger aircraft was hijacked by three armed members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and forcibly diverted to Algeria. This incident was part of the escalating tensions in the Middle East during the late 1960s, highlighting the growing political instability and terrorist activities targeting Israeli interests.
• Louis Armstrong Performs at BBC Television Studio Legendary jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong led his All-Star band in a remarkable performance at the BBC television studio in London, England. The thirteen-song set, recorded on this date, was later broadcast in September, showcasing Armstrong's extraordinary musical talent and international appeal during the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1968

July 02, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 184th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1968 can also be written as 7/2/1968 in the US and as 2/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1968:

• Mark Tewsksbury

  Canadian Olympic swimmer who held a world record in backstroke and represented Canada in international competitions.

• A. E. Stallings

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1968:

• Francis John Brennan
• Hans Heysen

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 2nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 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 02, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:11 pm and setting at 12:29 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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Someone born on July 02, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 12 days old,

or 2967 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20770 days old,

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

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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

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

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