What happened on Thursday April 04, 1968?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1968:

• Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent American civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 39. His death marked a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, sparking nationwide protests and highlighting the ongoing racial tensions in the United States.
• Nationwide Riots Following King's Assassination In the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, riots erupted in over 100 cities across the United States, reflecting the deep social unrest and racial tensions of the era.
• Apollo 6 Mission Launch NASA launched the unmanned Apollo 6 mission atop a Saturn V rocket, continuing the critical testing phase of the Apollo program in preparation for future lunar missions.
• AEK Athens Wins European Basketball Cup AEK Athens BC became the first Greek team to win the European Basketball Cup, marking a significant achievement in European basketball history.
• Musical 'Education of Hyman Kaplan' Opens The musical 'Education of Hyman Kaplan' by Paul Nassau and Oscar Brand, starring Tom Bosley, opened at the Alvin Theater in New York City for a limited run of 28 performances.

Events in 1968

April 04, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1968

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1968

April 04, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 95th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1968 can also be written as 4/4/1968 in the US and as 4/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1968:

• Jesús Rollán

  Renowned Spanish water polo player who represented Spain in international competitions and tragically passed away in 2006.

• Xenia Seeberg

  German actress known for her work in television and film, particularly in science fiction and entertainment genres.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1968:

• Martin Luther King

  American civil rights activist and leader who fought against racial segregation, advocating for equality through nonviolent resistance.

• Assis Chateaubriand

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. The Monkees - Valleri
4. The Delfonics - La - La Means I Love You
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 04, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Cliff Richard - Congratulations
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. The Beatles - Lady Madonna

April 04, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
2. The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
4. Sam & Dave - I Thank You
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 01:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Someone born on April 04, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 10 days old,

or 2979 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20859 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1968?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 04, 1968.

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