Thursday May 09, 1968: on this day

May 09, 1968 was the 130th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 09, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 09, 1968, who was born and died on May 09, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. The Swimmer, directed by Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 9th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1968?


May 09, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 130th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1968 can also be written as 5/9/1968 in the US and as 9/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 9th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 09, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:43 pm and setting at 04:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.

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Who was born on May 09, 1968?


Famous people born on May 09, 1968:

  • Scott Pruitt

    Former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Trump.

  • Marie-José Perec

    Marie-josé perec is a retired french sprinter, known for winning multiple olympic gold medals and world championships in the 400 meters and...

  • Carla Overbeck

    Former American soccer player who captained the US women's national team.

  • Masahiko Harada

    Japanese ski jumper.

  • Neil Ruddock

    English international footballer and television personality.

  • Ruth Kelly

    British economist and politician, secretary of state for transport.

  • Graham Harman

    American academic and philosopher.

  • Vince Workman NFL running back (Green Bay Packers

    Carolina panthers, baltimore colts.

  • David Benoit

    American basketball player.

  • Bruce Pickens

    Nfl cornerback (oakland raiders).

  • David Benoit NBA forward (Utah Jazz

    New jersey nets).

  • Hardy Krüger

    German actor, son of hardy kra 1/4 ger, the german actor-writer, and francesca marazzi, the italian painter.

  • David Benoit (basketball)
  • Francesco De Rosa
  • Francesco Amato
  • Marco Capretti

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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May 09, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 10 days old,

or 2914 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20403 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

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

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

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May 09, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1968:

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Finley Currie

    Scottish actor who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

  • Mercedes De Acosta

    Prolific playwright and poet associated with the literary and theatrical circles of the early 20th century.

  • Harold Gray

    American comic strip artist little orphan annie, 74, dies.

  • Phil Arnold

    New jersey, united states -- actor.

  • Albert Lewin
  • George Dillon
  • Bill Buntin
  • Emilio Violanti
  • Francisco Da Silva Marques

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1927).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

  • Farzad Kamangar

    Renowned Kurdish poet and teacher executed by the Iranian government.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 9th

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May 09, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1968:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1968:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - Young Girl
  4. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  5. - Cry Like A Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - A Man Without Love
  4. - Lazy Sunday
  5. - Simon Says

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1968 was Cowboys To Girls by The Intruders, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Cowboys To Girls
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - I Got The Feelin'
  4. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  5. - Funky Street

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May 09, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Swimmer

The Swimmer

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Brigade

The Devil's Brigade

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine

Country: United States of America

Spirits of the Dead

Spirits of the Dead

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Federico Fellini, Louis Malle, Roger Vadim

Starring: Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Terence Stamp

Country: United States of America

Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Michael Reeves

Starring: Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies, Hilary Heath

Black Jesus

Black Jesus

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Valerio Zurlini

Starring: Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi

May 09, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

May 09, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

May 09, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 09, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

history

Who was the US President on May 09, 1968?

On May 09, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1968?

On May 09, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1968?

On May 09, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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What happened in 1968?

1968 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
  • Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam

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What was the calendar for May 1968?

May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1968 calendar looked like.

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