What happened on Saturday April 06, 1968?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1968:

• Baltimore Riots of 1968 Following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the Baltimore riot erupted, with crowds filling streets, burning businesses, and confronting law enforcement and national guard, reflecting the intense social unrest of the era.
• Pierre Trudeau Becomes Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau won the Liberal Party leadership election, marking the beginning of a transformative era in Canadian political history that would significantly shape the nation's future.
• Richmond, Indiana Explosion Tragedy A devastating double explosion in downtown Richmond, Indiana killed 41 people and injured 150, causing massive loss of life and significant community trauma.
• East German Socialist Constitution Approved 94.5 percent of East German voters approved a new socialist constitution, demonstrating significant political support for the socialist regime's constitutional framework.
• Dave Davis Wins Firestone World Tournament of Champions Professional bowler Dave Davis emerged victorious in the Firestone World Tournament of Champions, showcasing his exceptional skill in the sport.

Events in 1968

April 06, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1968

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1968

April 06, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 97th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1968 can also be written as 4/6/1968 in the US and as 6/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

April 06, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. The Monkees - Valleri
4. The Delfonics - La - La Means I Love You
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 06, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Cliff Richard - Congratulations
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. The Beatles - Lady Madonna

April 06, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
2. The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
4. Sam & Dave - I Thank You
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 6th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 06, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 April 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 02:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on April 06, 1968

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Someone born on April 06, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 8 days old,

or 2979 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20857 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1968?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 06, 1968.

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