Saturday May 04, 1968: on this day

May 04, 1968 was the 125th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 04, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 04, 1968, who was born and died on May 04, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Blue, directed by Silvio Narizzano), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 04, 1968?


May 04, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 125th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1968 can also be written as 5/4/1968 in the US and as 4/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 1968: What happened on that day?


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May 04, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 04, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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May 04, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 04, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:49 am and setting at 02:18 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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Who was born on May 04, 1968?


Famous people born on May 04, 1968:

  • Julian Barratt
    Julian Barratt

    English comedian and musician, half of the mighty boosh.

  • Francesca Bortolozzi

    Italian foil fencing champion, she was awarded the olympic gold medal at barcelona 1992.

  • Andre Collins

    Nfl linebacker (cincinnati bengals).

  • Kevin Todd in Winnipeg

    Manitoba, canada; nhl center (los angeles kings).

  • Valérie Laurent-Pavlovsky

    French social activist who founded 'l'association de ra (c)flexion et d'information sur la prison (arep) in 2005.

  • Eddie Perez in Cuidad Ojeda

    Venezuela; catcher (atlanta braves).

  • Éric Vuillard
  • Becca Balint
  • Leroy Jackson
  • Frank Kruse
  • Antonio Milo
  • Jordi Pardo
  • Shin Hong-gi

Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon

    Rob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.

  • Hosni Mubarak
    Hosni Mubarak

    Egyptian leader, president and military commander.

  • Lance Bass
    Lance Bass

    American pop singer, dancer and actor.

  • Randy Travis
    Randy Travis

    American country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.

  • Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins

    American actor.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould

    American actor.

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May 04, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 15 days old,

or 2915 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20408 days old,

if you were born on May 04, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.

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

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

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May 04, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 1968:

  • Edgardo Lami Starnuti
  • Guillaume Mollat
  • Michael Schulien

What famous deaths happened on May 4th?

Famous deaths on May 4th:

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Moe Howard
    Moe Howard

    American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).

  • Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon

    American actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.

  • Anita Stewart
    Anita Stewart

    American actress and producer (d. 1961).

  • Jozeph Tito

    Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.

  • Eddith Nesbit

    Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

  • Carless Brooks

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Josip Broz Tito

    Former President of Yugoslavia.

  • Jozeph Broz

    Yugoslav politician who was a prominent member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 4th

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May 04, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 04, 1968:

  • Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
  • Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • International Firefighters' Day.
  • People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • Blessed Catherine of Park
  • The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.

Saints celebrated on May 04, 1968:

  • Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
  • Saint Judas Cyriacus
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Godehard
  • Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
  • Saint Ethelred
  • Saint Silvianus
  • Saint Titianus
  • Saint Willerik
  • Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
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May 04, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 04, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Cry Like A Baby
  3. - Young Girl
  4. - Lady Madonna
  5. - Tighten Up

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 04, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - A Man Without Love
  4. - Lazy Sunday
  5. - Simon Says

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 1968 was I Got The Feelin' by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 04, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 04, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got The Feelin'
  2. - Cowboys To Girls
  3. - If You Can Want
  4. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  5. - Sweet Inspiration

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May 04, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 04, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue

Blue

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Silvio Narizzano

Starring: Terence Stamp, Joanna Pettet, Karl Malden, Stathis Giallelis

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jeffrey Hunter, Mylène Demongeot

A Lovely Way to Die

A Lovely Way to Die

Release year: 1968

Directed by: David Lowell Rich

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina, Eli Wallach, Kenneth Haigh

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

Killer Adios

Killer Adios

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Primo Zeglio

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel

Country: Italy

May 04, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 04, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

The Unloved

The Unloved

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Samantha Morton

Les secrets de la mer rouge

Les secrets de la mer rouge

Release year: 1968

Day of Discovery

Day of Discovery

Release year: 1968

May 04, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 04, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

The Triumph by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Triumph

By:

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May 04, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 04, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

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Who was the US President on May 04, 1968?

On May 04, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 1968?

On May 04, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 04, 1968?

On May 04, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 4th?

May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
  • 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.

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What happened in 1968?

1968 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
  • Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam

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What was the calendar for May 1968?

May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Saturday May 4, 1968