What happened on Monday February 05, 1968?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1968:

• Battle of Khe Sanh Begins A significant military engagement during the Vietnam War, the Battle of Khe Sanh was a prolonged and strategically important confrontation between U.S. and North Vietnamese forces. The battle began on this date, marking a critical moment in the conflict that would test American military strategy and resolve.
• Olympic Gold in Speed Skating Dutch speed skater Kees Verkerk wins the Olympic gold medal in the men's 1500m speed skating event, showcasing exceptional athletic performance and national pride.
• KDTV Channel 39 Launches Independent television station KDTV Channel 39 begins broadcasting in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metropolitan area, expanding local media options.
• Will Furrer NFL Career Note Will Furrer, a professional football quarterback who played for the Houston Oilers and Saint Louis Rams, is noted in the historical record.

Events in 1968

February 05, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1968

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1968

February 05, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 36th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1968 can also be written as 2/5/1968 in the US and as 5/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1968:

• Bobby Brown

  Bobby Brown is a famous R&B singer, dancer, and actor, known for his solo career and membership in the group New Edition, as well as his...

• Roberto Alomar

  Roberto Alomar is a legendary Puerto Rican baseball player, widely considered one of the best second basemen in MLB history, known for his...

• Marcus Grönholm

  Marcus Grönholm is a renowned Finnish rally driver who dominated the World Rally Championship, winning two drivers' titles and achieving 30...

• Chris Barron

  Chris Barron is the lead singer of the alternative rock band Spin Doctors, known for their hit songs like 'Two Princes' and 'Little Miss...

• Eythor Gudjonsson
• Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1968:

• Enrico Altavilla
• Wanda Krahelska-Filipowicz
• Paul-Marie-André Richaud

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on February 5th

February 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
2. The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
3. Classics IV - Spooky
4. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
5. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools

February 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
2. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
3. Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Am I That Easy To Forget
5. Solomon King - She Wears My Ring

February 05, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1968 was Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
3. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
4. The Impressions - We're A Winner
5. Al Greene & The Soul Mate's - Back Up Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 12:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1968.

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Someone born on February 05, 1968 is:

57 years 2 months old,

or 686 months and 18 days old,

or 2985 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20897 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1968?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 05, 1968.

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