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May 06, 1968 was the 127th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 06, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 06, 1968, who was born and died on May 06, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. The Swimmer, directed by Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 06, 1968?
- May 06, 1968: What happened on that day?
- May 06, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 06, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 06, 1968?
- May 06, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 06, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- May 06, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 06, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- May 06, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 06, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 06, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 06, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 06, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on May 06, 1968?
What day of the week was May 06, 1968?
May 06, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 06, 1968:
- Spain closes border to gibraltar except to spaniards.
- Battle between students and troops in paris, france; 1000 injured.
May 06, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 06, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 06, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 06, 1968 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:06 pm and setting at 03:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.
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Who was born on May 06, 1968?
Famous people born on May 06, 1968:
- Levita Ortiz
Levita Ortiz is a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.
- Emmanuel Perrotin
French dealer in contemporary art.
- Worku Bikila
Ethiopian runner.
- Shin Hae-chul
South korean singer-songwriter/producer (n.ex.
- Lætitia Sadier
French singer and keyboard player (stereolab monade & mccarthy).
- Andy Kelly
Wlaf quarterback (rhein fire).
- Linnea Marie Fayard in Shreveport
Louisiana, usa; miss louisiana-america (1991-5th).
- Manu Larcenet
- Hisashi Kurosaki
- Paul Bazely
- Artan Mërgjyshi
- Maksim Fadeev
Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:
![George Clooney]()
George ClooneyAmerican actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.
![Bob Seger]()
Bob SegerAmerican rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.
![Shahana Goswami]()
Shahana GoswamiIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.
![Tony Blair]()
Tony BlairBritish politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.
![Christian Clavier]()
Christian ClavierHis brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.
![Anne Parillaud]()
Anne ParillaudFrench actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.
![Gabourey Sidibe]()
Gabourey SidibeGabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.
![Richard E. Grant]()
Richard E. GrantRichard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Tom Bergeron]()
Tom BergeronBergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.
May 06, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 11 months old,
or 671 months and 13 days old,
or 2919 weeks and 4 days old,
or 20437 days old,
if you were born on May 06, 1968.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1968?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 06, 1968.
May 06, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 06, 1968:
- Yenovk Armen
- Will Grohmann
- Toivo Mikael Kivimäki
- Aleksandr Arkad'evič Litvinov
- Arturo Acevedo
What famous deaths happened on May 6th?
Famous deaths on May 6th:
![Marlene Dietrich]()
Marlene DietrichGerman-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.
![Charles Farrell]()
Charles FarrellCape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").
![Ann Todd]()
Ann ToddActress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.
![Monty Woolley]()
Monty WoolleyAmerican actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.
![Virginia Capers]()
Virginia CapersSumter, south carolina -- actress.
![Wilfrid Hyde-White]()
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteEngland, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).
![Helene Weigel]()
Helene WeigelAt 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.
- Kadden Thoreau
Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...
- Shaeleigh Thoreau
Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.
- Ayriel Thoreau
Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.
May 06, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 06, 1968:
- Sinaites of Serbia
- New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
- Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
- Micah of Radonezh
- New Martyr Elias Ardunis
- Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
- Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
- Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
- Blessed Prudentia
Saints celebrated on May 06, 1968:
- Saint Justus
- Saint Benedicta of Rome
- Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
- Saint Lucius
- Saint John in the Oil
May 06, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 06, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 06, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 06, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
May 06, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 06, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
- The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
May 06, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1968 was Cowboys To Girls by The Intruders, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 06, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 06, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
- Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
- Arthur Conley - Funky Street
May 06, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 06, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Swimmer
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley
Country: United States of America
The Devil's Brigade
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine
Country: United States of America
Spirits of the Dead
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Federico Fellini, Louis Malle, Roger Vadim
Starring: Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Terence Stamp
Country: United States of America
Witchfinder General
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Michael Reeves
Starring: Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies, Hilary Heath
Black Jesus
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Valerio Zurlini
Starring: Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi
May 06, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 06, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Dream House
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
May 06, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 06, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Testimony of Two Men
By: Taylor Caldwell
A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …
The French Chef Cookbook
By: Julia Child
The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.
The Double Helix
By: James Watson
This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).
The Naked Ape
By: Desmond Morris
This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.
The Tower Of Babel
By: Morris West
Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.
May 06, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 06, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on May 06, 1968?
On May 06, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1968?
On May 06, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 06, 1968?
On May 06, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 6th?
May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 6th, such as:
- 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
- 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.
What happened in 1968?
1968 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
- Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
- Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam
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What was the calendar for May 1968?
May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
