What happened on Friday July 05, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1968:

• Prague Manifest of 1000 Words The 'Manifest of 1000 Words' was published in Prague, a significant document during the period of political and cultural ferment in Czechoslovakia leading up to the Prague Spring.
• Rod Laver Wins Wimbledon Men's Tennis Rod Laver defeated Tony Roche in the men's singles final at the 82nd Wimbledon Championships, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest tennis players of the 20th century.
• John Lennon Sells Psychedelic Rolls-Royce John Lennon, a member of The Beatles, sold his iconic psychedelic-painted Rolls-Royce, a symbol of the band's artistic and countercultural expression during the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1968

July 05, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 187th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1968 can also be written as 7/5/1968 in the US and as 5/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1968:

• Michael Stuhlbarg

  Acclaimed American actor known for roles in films like 'A Serious Man', 'Call Me by Your Name', and 'The Shape of Water'.

• Hedi Slimane

  Influential French fashion designer and photographer who revolutionized menswear at Dior Homme and currently leads Saint Laurent Paris.

• Susan Wojcicki

  Tech executive who served as YouTube CEO and played a crucial role in Google's early development and success.

• Gianluca Genoni

  Italian freediver who set a world record by diving 121 meters without breathing apparatus, demonstrating extraordinary underwater skills.

• Ken Akamatsu
• Jillian Armenante
• Arturo Cirillo
• Anthon Grimsmo
• Ximena Rincón
• Rossella Seno
• Giuseppe Ivan Soffiato
• Henk Vos
• Alex Zülle
• Darin LaHood
• Angela Milanese
• Radu Mazăre

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1968:

• Giovanni Vincenzo Cima
• Enrique Pla y Deniel
• Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 5th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 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 05, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 05, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 01:49 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 05, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 18 days old,

or 2972 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20807 days old,

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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

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

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