What happened on Friday August 09, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1968:

• British Eagle Flight 802 Tragedy A devastating aviation disaster occurred when British Eagle Flight 802 crashed in Langenbruck, West Germany, resulting in the loss of all 48 people on board. The crash was attributed to a catastrophic combination of electrical power failure, extreme structural stress, and subsequent aircraft disintegration, highlighting critical aviation safety concerns of the era.
• Tito's Prague Visit During Turbulent Times Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito visited Prague during a critical period following the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. This visit was significant in the context of the Cold War, as Tito was known for his independent stance within the communist bloc and his opposition to Soviet interventionism.
• Karyn Parsons Birth Karyn Parsons, an American actress best known for her role as Hilary Banks in the popular sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', was born on this date. She later became an accomplished actress, producer, and founder of the Sweet Blackberry Foundation, which creates educational films about lesser-known African American heroes.

Events in 1968

August 09, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1968

August 09, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1968 can also be written as 8/9/1968 in the US and as 9/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1968:

• Gillian Anderson

  Acclaimed American actress best known for her iconic role as Special Agent Dana Scully in the groundbreaking sci-fi series 'The X-Files'.

• Eric Bana

  Versatile Australian actor known for his compelling performances in blockbuster films like 'Hulk', 'Troy', and Steven Spielberg's 'Munich'.

• McG

  American film and television director, producer, and music video director known for his high-energy visual style and work in action genres.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1968:

• Federico Cristiano di Sassonia
• Elmer Holland

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1968 was Hello, I Love You by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
2. Mason Williams - Classical Gas
3. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
4. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
5. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free

August 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
2. Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
3. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
4. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

August 09, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
2. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
3. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
4. The Intruders - (Love Is Like A) Baseball Game
5. Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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

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August 09, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 08:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 1968

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Someone born on August 09, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 5 days old,

or 2961 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20732 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1968?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 09, 1968.

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