What happened on Sunday March 03, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 03, 1968:

• Embassy Bombings in The Hague On March 3, 1968, diplomatic tensions escalated as the embassies of Greece, Portugal, and Spain were bombed in The Hague, Netherlands, marking a significant act of political violence during a turbulent period in European history.
• Radio Caroline Seized The iconic pirate radio station 'Radio Caroline' was forcibly taken off the air when its broadcasting ships Mi Amigo and Caroline were boarded and seized before the day's programming could begin, marking the end of an era in independent radio broadcasting.
• Jean Beliveau Reaches NHL Milestone Hockey legend Jean Beliveau of the Montreal Canadiens achieved a significant career milestone by becoming the second NHL player to score 1,000 points, a remarkable accomplishment in professional ice hockey.
• Frank Mahovlich Traded to Red Wings In a significant NHL trade, the Toronto Maple Leafs sent future Hockey Hall of Fame left wing Frank Mahovlich to their rival Detroit Red Wings, a blockbuster transaction that would impact both teams' rosters and competitive dynamics.

Events in 1968

March 03, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 03, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 03, 1968

March 03, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 63rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 1968 can also be written as 3/3/1968 in the US and as 3/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 03, 1968:

• Brian Cox

  A renowned British particle physicist and science communicator who has popularized complex scientific concepts through engaging television...

• Brian Leetch

  Professional American ice hockey player who played as a defenseman, primarily for the New York Rangers, and was a key member of the 1994...

• Brian Cox (physicist)

  Brian cox is a physicist known for his work in particle physics and for popularizing science through television programs and documentaries.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 3rd

March 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
2. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
3. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
4. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
5. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says

March 03, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. Esther & Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Legend Of Xanadu
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. The Move - Fire Brigade
5. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn

March 03, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
2. The Impressions - We're A Winner
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - There Was A Time
4. The Hesitations - Born Free
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 03, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 March 03, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 10:26 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 1968

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Someone born on March 03, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 20 days old,

or 2981 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20870 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 1968?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 03, 1968.

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