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see horoscope and birth chart for September 09, 1968What happened on Monday, September 9, 1968?
About September 9th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 9, 1968, Arthur Ashe won the men's singles title at the U.S. Open, defeating Tom Okker in the final with a score of 14–12, 5–7, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3. This victory made Ashe the first African American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, marking a significant milestone in both tennis history and the civil rights movement.
- Day of the week: September 9th, 1968 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: People Got To Be Free by The Rascals
- #1 UK song: Hey Jude by The Beatles
- Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes
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- September 09, 1968: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 09, 1968?
- Who was born on September 09, 1968?
- September 09, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- September 09, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 09, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 09, 1968?
- Back in 1968
September 09, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 09, 1968:
- Arthur Ashe's Historic Grand Slam Win On September 9, 1968, Arthur Ashe won the men's singles title at the U.S. Open, defeating Tom Okker in the final with a score of 14–12, 5–7, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3. This victory made Ashe the first African American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, marking a significant milestone in both tennis history and the civil rights movement. source: en.wikipedia.org
- First US Open Tennis Tournament as an Open Event On September 9, 1968, the U.S. Open tennis tournament transitioned to the Open Era, allowing professional players to compete alongside amateurs. This marked a significant shift in tennis, as the tournament had previously been restricted to amateurs. The change led to increased competition and higher prize money, reflecting the evolving landscape of the sport. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Albania withdraws from the Warsaw Pact On September 9, 1968, Albania formally withdrew from the Warsaw Pact, a collective defense treaty among eight communist states of Central and Eastern Europe during the Cold War. source: en.wikipedia.org
- US Army General Killed in Vietnam Major General Keith L. Ware, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, was killed when his helicopter was shot down in Vietnam. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, highlighting the personal sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.
- Mattel Introduces Hot Wheels Mattel launched its iconic Hot Wheels toy car line, which would become a revolutionary and highly popular children's toy that transformed the die-cast vehicle market.
- Major UK Industrial Merger General Electric Company and English Electric completed the largest industrial merger in the United Kingdom up to that date, representing a significant moment in British industrial and economic history.
- Minnesota Vikings Record-Breaking Game Tommy Krammer of the Minnesota Vikings achieved an exceptional performance, throwing six touchdowns in a dominant 42-7 victory against the Green Bay Packers.
September 09, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1968
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What day of the week was September 09, 1968?
September 09, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 253rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 09, 1968 can also be written as 9/9/1968 in the US and as 9/9/1968 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 09, 1968?
Famous people born on September 09, 1968:
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Shahbaz Bhatti
September 09, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 09, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 9th and September 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.
- The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
- Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
- Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
- Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
- The 1910 Fruitgum Company - 1,2,3 Red Light
September 09, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.
- The Beatles - Hey Jude
- The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
- Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
- The Beach Boys - Do It Again
- Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
September 09, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.
- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
- Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match
- Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
- The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me
- Clarence Carter - Slip Away
September 09, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th is Virgo.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 09, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 09, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 09, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 09, 1968 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 09, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:29 pm and setting at 10:18 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 09, 1968 is:
57 years 10 months old,
or 694 months and 27 days old,
or 3021 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21149 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 09, 1968?
There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 9th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 09, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 09, 1968.
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The history attached to September 9, 1968 includes Arthur Ashe's Historic Grand Slam Win, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 9, 1968 included “People Got To Be Free” by The Rascals, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 9, 1968 included Faces, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 9, 1968 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Julia Sawalha, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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