What happened on Sunday September 08, 1968?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1968:

• The Beatles' Last Live TV Performance The Beatles perform their final live television appearance on the David Frost show, featuring their hit song 'Hey Jude'. This performance marks a significant moment in the band's history, symbolizing their transition from live performances to studio recordings.
• Arthur Ashe Wins US Open Arthur Ashe makes history by winning the US Open Men's Tennis tournament, defeating Tom Okker in a thrilling five-set match with a score of 14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. This victory marks the first Open era US title for Ashe and is significant in the context of racial integration in professional sports.
• First Miss Black America Pageant Saundra Williams becomes the first winner of the Miss Black America pageant, a groundbreaking event created to challenge beauty standards and celebrate African American women during the Civil Rights era.
• Funny Girl Film Premiere The musical comedy film 'Funny Girl', starring Barbra Streisand in her breakthrough film role, premieres in theaters. The movie is based on the life of comedienne Fanny Brice and would later earn Streisand an Academy Award for Best Actress.
• French Nuclear Test France conducts a nuclear test at the Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Win Sandra Haynie wins the LPGA Pacific Ladies Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's professional golf development in the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1968

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1968

September 08, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1968 can also be written as 9/8/1968 in the US and as 8/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1968 in September 1968 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1968:

• Roberto Di Donna

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
2. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
3. Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
4. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
5. The Doors - Hello, I Love You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
3. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
4. The Beach Boys - Do It Again
5. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
2. Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match
3. Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
4. The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me
5. Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 08, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:09 pm and setting at 09:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Someone born on September 08, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 19 days old,

or 2963 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20746 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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