What happened on Monday April 08, 1968?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1968:

• Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated as he stood on a balcony at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. This tragic event marked a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement, shocking the nation and leading to widespread mourning and social unrest.
• East Germany's New Socialist Constitution The new socialist constitution of East Germany took effect, marking a significant moment in the political landscape of the Cold War era and defining the governance structure of the German Democratic Republic.
• 40th Academy Awards Postponed The 40th Academy Awards were postponed to April 10th due to the death of Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting the national grief and respect for the civil rights leader.
• Czechoslovakia Forms New Government The Oldřich Černík government was formed in Czechoslovakia, representing a key political transition during the tumultuous period of the late 1960s in Eastern Europe.
• Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Established The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) was created under the Department of Justice, a significant step in federal drug enforcement and regulation.
• BOAC Flight 712 Fire Incident BOAC Flight 712 catches fire shortly after takeoff. Flight attendant Barbara Jane Harrison was posthumously awarded the George Cross for her heroic actions during the accident, becoming the only woman to receive this honor in peacetime.
• WKPI TV Channel Begins Broadcasting WKPI TV channel 22 in Pikeville, Kentucky, begins broadcasting as a PBS station, expanding media access in the region.

Events in 1968

April 08, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1968

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1968

April 08, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 99th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1968 can also be written as 4/8/1968 in the US and as 8/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1968:

• Patricia Arquette

  Acclaimed American actress from a famous entertainment family, known for her roles in 'True Romance' and 'Ed Wood'.

Famous people born in 1968

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April 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
4. The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

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 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

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. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th 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 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:13 pm and setting at 03:48 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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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1968

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Someone born on April 08, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 27 days old,

or 2982 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20876 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1968?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1968.

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