What happened on Monday July 08, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1968:

• Israeli-Egyptian Artillery Confrontation An artillery exchange occurred between Israeli and Egyptian forces along the Suez Canal, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the Middle East during the late 1960s. This incident was part of the broader Arab-Israeli conflict that characterized the region during this period.
• Chrysler Wildcat Strike in Detroit A significant labor dispute erupted at Chrysler, with workers initiating a wildcat strike in Detroit, Michigan. Wildcat strikes are unauthorized work stoppages not officially sanctioned by union leadership, often reflecting worker dissatisfaction with working conditions or contract negotiations.
• General Santos City Established The municipality of General Santos in the Philippines was officially converted to city status, becoming General Santos City. This administrative change marked an important milestone in the local government's development and urban progression.
• Birth of Akio Suyama Akio Suyama, a notable Japanese voice actor (seiyū), was born on this date. Voice actors play a crucial role in anime, video games, and other media, bringing animated characters to life through their vocal performances.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1968

July 08, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 190th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1968 can also be written as 7/8/1968 in the US and as 8/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1968:

• Michael Weatherly

  American actor best known for his roles in television series like NCIS and Dark Angel.

• Billy Crudup

  Acclaimed American actor known for standout performances in films like Almost Famous and Watchmen.

• KatieJane Garside
• Claude François junior

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 8th

Famous people died on July 08, 1968:

• Désiré Mérchez

  French swimmer and water-polo player (d. 1968).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Cliff Nobles - The Horse
3. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
4. Gary Puckett - Lady Willpower
5. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
3. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
4. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
5. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
4. Shorty Long - Here Comes The Judge
5. Aretha Franklin - Think

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:42 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1968

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Someone born on July 08, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 27 days old,

or 2965 weeks

or 20755 days old,

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

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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

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

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