What happened on Thursday October 03, 1968?

Here's what happened on October 03, 1968:

• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs that were characteristic of the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
• Military Coup in Peru A significant military coup led by General Juan Velasco Alvarado overthrew President Fernando Belaúnde Terry, marking a pivotal moment in Peruvian political history. The revolution dramatically altered Peru's governmental structure and set the stage for a period of military governance.
• Civil Rights March Banned in Derry William Craig, then Northern Ireland's Home Affairs Minister, banned a proposed civil rights march in Derry's city centre and Waterside area, highlighting the tensions and restrictions on civil liberties during the early stages of the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Great White Hope Broadway Premiere Howard Sackler's play 'The Great White Hope', a powerful drama exploring racial tensions in early 20th-century America, premiered in New York City. The play would later win the Pulitzer Prize and be adapted into a critically acclaimed film.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Oct. 03, 1968

Newspapers from Oct. 03, 1968

October 03, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 277th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1968 can also be written as 10/3/1968 in the US and as 3/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

Famous people born on October 03, 1968:

• Tommy Wiseau

  Tommy Wiseau is an avant-garde filmmaker famous for 'The Room', considered one of the most notoriously bad movies ever made.

• Greg Foster

  Greg Foster is an American basketball player who played as a center, primarily associated with the Jazz team.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on October 3rd

Famous people died on October 03, 1968:

• Giorgio Agostinelli

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on October 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
3. The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
4. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
5. The O'Kaysions - Girl Watcher

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
2. Casuals - Jesamine
3. Leapy Lee - Little Arrows
4. Union Gap - Lady Willpower

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
3. Clarence Carter - Slip Away
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Special Occasion
5. The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 03, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 04:49 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 03, 1968

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Someone born on October 03, 1968 is:

56 years 7 months old,

or 679 months and 10 days old,

or 2953 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20676 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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

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

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