What happened on Thursday March 07, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 07, 1968:

• Soviet Submarine K-129 Sinking The Soviet ballistic missile submarine K-129 sinks in the North Pacific Ocean in a tragic incident that results in the loss of all 98 crew members, representing a significant maritime disaster during the Cold War period.
• Operation Truong Cong Dinh in Vietnam War During the Vietnam War, the United States and South Vietnamese military launched Operation Truong Cong Dinh, a strategic military campaign aimed at eliminating Viet Cong forces in the area surrounding My Tho, a significant urban center in the Mekong Delta region.
• 1968 Polish Student Protests The first student protests erupt in Poland, initiating a significant political crisis that would challenge the communist government's authority and highlight growing social tensions in Eastern Europe during the Cold War era.
• BBC Launches Color Television News The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) makes a groundbreaking technological advancement by broadcasting news in color on television for the first time, marking a significant milestone in media and broadcasting history.
• Jeff Kent Birth Jeff Kent, a notable American baseball player, is born. Kent would later become a prominent second baseman in Major League Baseball, known for his powerful hitting and successful career.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 07, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 07, 1968

March 07, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 67th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 07, 1968 can also be written as 3/7/1968 in the US and as 7/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 07, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 07, 1968:

• Jeff Kent

  Professional baseball player who played as an infielder for multiple MLB teams, most notably the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 7th

Famous people died on March 07, 1968:

• Quintin Brand
• Lina Stern

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 07, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
2. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
3. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 07, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. Esther & Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Legend Of Xanadu
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. The Move - Fire Brigade
5. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn

March 07, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 07, 1968 was We're A Winner by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. The Impressions - We're A Winner
2. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
3. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - There Was A Time
5. Sam & Dave - I Thank You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 7th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 07, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 02:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on March 07, 1968

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Someone born on March 07, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 16 days old,

or 2980 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20866 days old,

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

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 7th 2026.

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

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

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