What happened on Tuesday February 06, 1968?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1968:

• Battle of Khe Sanh: North Vietnamese Army Attacks U.S. Army Special Forces Camp During the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese Army launched a significant attack on the U.S. Army Special Forces camp at Lang Vei, marking the first use of tanks and armored vehicles in the assault. The 304th Division of the North Vietnamese Army overwhelmed the camp, resulting in the tragic deaths of 316 defenders, with only seven survivors. The defenders were primarily Montagnards fighting for South Vietnam and members of the Royal Laotian Army.
• Iconic Vietnam War Execution Photograph Captured Photographer Eddie Adams captured a profoundly impactful photograph depicting South Vietnam's police chief, Brigadier General Nguyễn Ngọc Loan, executing a captured Viet Cong officer, Nguyễn Văn Lém, with a point-blank gunshot. The moment was witnessed by reporters and filmed by an NBC television crew, becoming a defining image of the Vietnam War's brutality.
• X Olympic Winter Games in Grenoble, France The 1968 Winter Olympics commenced in Grenoble, France, featuring 1,350 athletes from 37 nations competing in various winter sports. The games were held from February 6 to February 18, showcasing international athletic excellence in the picturesque Alpine region.
• George C. Wallace Announces Presidential Campaign Former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace officially declared his independent candidacy for the 1968 United States presidential election, signaling a significant moment in American political history that would challenge traditional two-party dynamics.
• Premiere of 'Planet of the Apes' The groundbreaking science fiction film 'Planet of the Apes' made its debut at the Capitol Theatre in New York City, marking a significant moment in cinematic history that would go on to become a cultural phenomenon.
• Deadly Fire and Explosions at Chicago Meat-Packing Plant A catastrophic incident occurred at a meat-packing plant in Chicago, resulting in nine fatalities and 69 injuries. The disaster was triggered when a gasoline tanker truck struck an exterior pipe, creating a gasoline pool that ignited upon reaching a furnace, causing devastating explosions.
• Birth of Akira Yamaoka Akira Yamaoka, the renowned Japanese video game music composer best known for his iconic work on the Silent Hill series, was born. He would later become a highly influential figure in video game music composition.
• Rashid Karami Resigns as Lebanese Prime Minister Rashid Karami resigned as Prime Minister of Lebanon, along with his entire cabinet, in preparation for upcoming national elections. He was succeeded on February 8 by senior statesman Abdallah El-Yafi, who formed a caretaker government to oversee the electoral process.
• KESD TV Channel 8 Begins Broadcasting KESD TV channel 8, located in Brookings, South Dakota, commenced its PBS broadcasting, expanding media access in the region.
• President Eisenhower's Golf Achievement Former US President Dwight Eisenhower achieved a notable personal milestone by scoring a hole-in-one during a golf game.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1968

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1968

February 06, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 37th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1968 can also be written as 2/6/1968 in the US and as 6/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1968:

• Akira Yamaoka

  Renowned Japanese video game composer best known for creating the iconic and atmospheric soundtracks for the Silent Hill horror game series,...

• Adolfo Valencia

  Prominent Colombian footballer who played as a striker, known for his performances in national and international soccer leagues during the...

• Cătălin Crișan

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1968:

• Nick Adams

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on February 6th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 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 06, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 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 6th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 10:42 am and setting at 01:42 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 06, 1968 is:

57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 8 days old,

or 2988 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20917 days old,

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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

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

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