What happened on Thursday July 04, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1968:

• Alec Rose Completes Solo Round-the-World Yacht Voyage British yachtsman Alec Rose, aged 59, completed an extraordinary solo circumnavigation of the globe, sailing his ketch Lively Lady into Portsmouth harbour after an epic 354-day journey. He was greeted by an incredible crowd of 200,000 spectators and escorted by a flotilla of 300 boats, marking a remarkable achievement in maritime exploration.
• Explorer 38 Radio Astronomy Satellite Launch NASA successfully launched the Explorer 38 radio astronomy satellite, advancing scientific understanding of cosmic radio emissions and contributing to space-based astronomical research.
• Arthur Kopit's 'Indians' Premieres in London The Royal Shakespeare Company premiered Arthur Kopit's provocative play 'Indians', a dramatic exploration of the life and legend of Buffalo Bill Cody, offering a nuanced perspective on American frontier history and indigenous experiences.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 04, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 1968

July 04, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 186th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1968 can also be written as 7/4/1968 in the US and as 4/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 04, 1968:

• Cyrus Mistry

  Prominent Indian business leader who served as chairman of Tata Group, one of India's largest multinational conglomerates, until 2016.

• Ronni Ancona

  Scottish comedian, actress, and impressionist known for her television and comedy work.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 4th

Famous people died on July 04, 1968:

• Reginald Percy Mills

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Cliff Nobles - The Horse
3. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
4. Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love
5. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
3. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
4. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
5. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1968 was I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You) by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. The Temptations - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
3. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
4. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
5. Aretha Franklin - Think

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 04, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 01:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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Someone born on July 04, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 10 days old,

or 2966 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20768 days old,

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

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 4th 2025.

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

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

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