What happened on Saturday May 04, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1968:

• Controversial Kentucky Derby Disqualification Dancer's Image was disqualified from the 94th Kentucky Derby due to a positive drug test, creating a major controversy in the horse racing world and sparking significant debate about race regulations.
• 94th Kentucky Derby Victory Forward Pass, ridden by jockey Ismael Valenzuela, won the 94th Kentucky Derby with a time of 2:02.5, marking a significant moment in horse racing history.
• ABA Championship Final The Pittsburgh Pipers defeated the New Orleans Buccaneers in the first American Basketball Association (ABA) championship series, winning 4 games to 3 in a closely contested match.
• US Treasury Statement on Silver Coin Hoarding Robert Wallace, assistant secretary of the US Treasury, publicly warned against silver coin hoarders and smelters, indicating potential government action to prevent windfall profits at taxpayers' expense.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 04, 1968

Newspapers from 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.

May 04, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1968:

• Julian Barratt

  English comedian, actor, and musician best known as one half of the comedy duo The Mighty Boosh, a surreal comedy act that gained...

• Francesca Bortolozzi

  Accomplished Italian foil fencing champion who won Olympic gold medals in Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 as part of the women's team foil...

• Éric Vuillard

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 4th

Famous people died on May 04, 1968:

• Edgardo Lami Starnuti
• Guillaume Mollat
• Michael Schulien

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 4th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 4th 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 04, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on May 04, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 29 days old,

or 2974 weeks

or 20818 days old,

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

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 4th 2025.

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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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