What happened on Thursday June 06, 1968?

Here's what happened on June 06, 1968:

• Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot by Sirhan B. Sirhan, a Palestinian resident of Los Angeles, after delivering a speech at the Ambassador Hotel. The assassination occurred during Kennedy's presidential campaign, shocking the nation and marking a tragic moment in American political history.
• Legal Proceedings Against Sirhan Sirhan Sirhan Sirhan was formally indicted for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, setting the stage for a high-profile criminal trial.
• Death of Randolph Churchill Randolph Churchill, the only son of legendary British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, passed away. Born in 1911, he was a notable figure in his own right.
• Don Drysdale's Scoreless Innings Record Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers set a major league baseball record by throwing his 58th consecutive scoreless inning, a remarkable achievement that would stand until 1988.
• François Avard François Avard, a French Canadian writer and screenwriter, was noted on this date.
• WKHA TV Channel Launch WKHA TV channel 35, a PBS station in Hazard, Kentucky, began broadcasting, expanding media access in the region.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1968

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 1968

June 06, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 158th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

June 06, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

Famous people born on June 06, 1968:

• Navid Negahban

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• Dominique Boeuf

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• Oliver Blume
• Steven Berlin Johnson

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on June 6th

Famous people died on June 06, 1968:

• Robert F Kennedy

  Prominent American political figure who served as Attorney General and was a passionate advocate for civil rights, social justice, and was a...

• Randolph Frederick Churchill
• Kâzım Özalp

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on June 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
2. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
3. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
4. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
5. Tommy James and the Shondells - Mony Mony

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Union Gap - Young Girl
2. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
3. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
5. Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1968 was Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
2. Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
3. Aretha Franklin - Think
4. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
5. Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - Does Your Mama Know About Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:35 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on June 06, 1968

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Someone born on June 06, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 8 days old,

or 2970 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20796 days old,

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

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 6th 2025.

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

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

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