What happened on Friday May 03, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1968:

• Sorbonne Student Protests Begin A pivotal moment in the May 1968 French student movement occurred when 500 students at the Sorbonne in Paris protested against the closure of Paris University at Nanterre and potential student expulsions. Police intervention led to the first significant riot of the 'Mai 68' period, sparking widespread university closures and social unrest across France.
• Braniff Flight 352 Tragic Crash Braniff Flight 352, a turboprop Lockheed L-188A Electra, crashed near Dawson, Texas, resulting in the complete loss of all 85 people on board. The aircraft, which was on a scheduled flight from Houston to Dallas, encountered a severe thunderstorm approximately 90 miles from its destination. Investigations revealed that the crash was caused by structural over-stress and airframe failure during a steep 180-degree turn attempted to escape extreme weather conditions.
• Radio Veronica International Launch Holland Pirate Radio Station VRON transforms into Radio Veronica International, marking a significant moment in European broadcasting history.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 03, 1968

Newspapers from May. 03, 1968

May 03, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 124th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1968 can also be written as 5/3/1968 in the US and as 3/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1968:

• Graham Guit

Famous people born in 1968

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Famous people died on May 03, 1968:

• Cesare Lomaglio
• Leonid Leonidovič Sabaneev
• Fred Albin
• Marc Amsler
• Oscar Kreuzer

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
2. The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
3. Union Gap - Young Girl
4. The Beatles - Lady Madonna
5. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
4. The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
5. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 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.

1. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
2. The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
4. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
5. The Sweet Inspirations - Sweet Inspiration

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 03, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 01:43 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 03, 1968 is:

57 years and 11 days old,

or 684 months and 11 days old,

or 2975 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20830 days old,

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

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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

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

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