What happened on Wednesday February 07, 1968?

Here's what happened on February 07, 1968:

• Battle of Lang Vei during Vietnam War The North Vietnamese Army, supported by Soviet-built PT-76 tanks, launched a surprise attack on the Special Forces camp at Lang Vei, South Vietnam. The intense 12-hour battle resulted in significant casualties for both U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. U.S. Special Forces Sergeant First Class Eugene Ashley, Jr., heroically led a relief operation and was killed in the battle, posthumously earning the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery.
• Belgium Government Collapse The government of Belgium, led by Prime Minister Paul Vanden Boeynants, unexpectedly fell, triggering a political crisis and potential governmental restructuring.
• Arthur Miller's 'Price' Broadway Premiere Renowned playwright Arthur Miller's stage drama 'Price' opened at the prestigious Morosco Theatre in New York City, marking another significant work in Miller's celebrated theatrical career.
• Michael Stich Birth Michael Stich was born in the Federal Republic of Germany, who would later become a prominent tennis star representing his country in international competitions.
• WLED TV Channel Launch WLED TV channel 49, a PBS affiliate, began broadcasting in Littleton, New Hampshire, expanding local media access and public television coverage.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Feb. 07, 1968

Newspapers from Feb. 07, 1968

February 07, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 38th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 07, 1968 can also be written as 2/7/1968 in the US and as 7/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 07, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Famous people born on February 07, 1968:

• Sully Erna

  Lead vocalist and founder of the popular hard rock band Godsmack, known for hit songs like 'Awake' and 'I Stand Alone'.

• Peter Bondra

  Professional ice hockey player from Ukraine who played as a right-wing for the Washington Capitals, known for his scoring ability and long...

• Mark Tewksbury

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on February 7th

Famous people died on February 07, 1968:

• Nick Adams

  American actor and screenwriter known for his roles in television and film during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Ivan Aleksandrovič Pyr'ev
• Francesco Maria Franco

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on February 7th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 07, 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 7th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 07, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 07, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 07, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 02:45 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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Your place in the Universe on February 07, 1968

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Someone born on February 07, 1968 is:

57 years 2 months old,

or 686 months and 28 days old,

or 2986 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20907 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 7th 2026.

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

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

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