What happened on Monday September 02, 1968?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1968:

• Devastating Ferdows Earthquake A catastrophic earthquake struck Ferdows in Persia (modern-day Iran), resulting in approximately 2,000 fatalities. The seismic event caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life in the region.
• Operation OAU in Nigerian Civil War Operation OAU (Organization of African Unity) was a significant military campaign during the Nigerian Civil War, representing a strategic effort by Nigerian federal forces to resolve the conflict with Biafran separatists.
• Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Jerry Lewis hosted his third annual Muscular Dystrophy telethon, continuing his landmark philanthropic efforts to raise awareness and funds for muscular dystrophy research and patient support.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Sep. 02, 1968

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1968

September 02, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 246th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1968 can also be written as 9/2/1968 in the US and as 2/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1968 in September 1968 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1968:

• Cynthia Watros

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• Kristen Cloke

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Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1968:

• Siegfried Rasp
• Giuseppe Tugnoli

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on September 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
2. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
3. Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
4. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
5. The Doors - Hello, I Love You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
3. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
4. The Beach Boys - Do It Again
5. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
2. Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match
3. Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
4. The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me
5. Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 02, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 02:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on September 02, 1968

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Someone born on September 02, 1968 is:

56 years 8 months old,

or 680 months and 12 days old,

or 2958 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20708 days old,

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

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 2nd 2025.

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

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

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