What happened on Sunday April 07, 1968?

Here's what happened on April 07, 1968:

• National Day of Mourning for Martin Luther King Jr. The United States observed a national day of mourning for Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., following his assassination. During this somber day, cultural figures like Nina Simone paid tribute to Dr. King. Musician Gene Taylor composed and performed the song 'Why? (the King of Love Is Dead)' at the Westbury Music Fair, commemorating the civil rights leader's legacy.
• Death of Jim Clark: Tragic Loss of Racing Legend Jim Clark, a renowned Scottish racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion, tragically died in a racing accident during a Formula Two race at the Hockenheimring circuit in Germany. At just 32 years old, Clark was considered one of the most talented and influential drivers of his era, known for his exceptional skill and smooth driving style.
• Soviet Luna 14 Mission to Map Lunar Gravitational Anomalies The Soviet Union launched Luna 14, a space mission designed to orbit the Moon and map gravitational anomalies. This mission was part of the ongoing Soviet lunar exploration program during the Space Race era.
• Lebanese Parliamentary Elections Parliamentary elections in Lebanon concluded with 'independent' candidates winning the majority of seats. The election saw a voter turnout of 49.6%, reflecting the complex political landscape of the country during this period.
• Ickx and Redman Win British Sports Car Championship Round Jacky Ickx and Brian Redman secured victory in the first round of the 1968 British Sports Car Championship, driving a Ford GT40 at the Brands Hatch circuit. This win marked the beginning of an exciting motorsport season.

Events in 1968

April 07, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 07, 1968

Newspapers from Apr. 07, 1968

April 07, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 98th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1968 can also be written as 4/7/1968 in the US and as 7/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 07, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

Famous people born on April 07, 1968:

• Jennifer Lynch

  American filmmaker known for her distinctive cinematic style, daughter of renowned director David Lynch, and creator of notable films and...

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on April 7th

Famous people died on April 07, 1968:

• Jim Clark

  Scottish racing driver who was a Formula One world champion, winning 25 Grand Prix races and the Indy 500 in 1965.

• Edwin Baker

  Canadian soldier and educator cofounded the canadian national institute for the blind (d.68).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on April 7th

April 07, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 07, 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 07, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 07, 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 07, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 07, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 07, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:03 pm and setting at 03:19 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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Someone born on April 07, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 7 days old,

or 2979 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20856 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1968?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 07, 1968.

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