What happened on Tuesday December 10, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1968:

• Death of Thomas Merton Thomas Merton, a renowned French-American Catholic writer and Trappist monk, tragically died at the age of 53 after being accidentally electrocuted by an electric fan in Thailand. Merton was a prominent spiritual writer, social activist, and influential figure in interfaith dialogue during the mid-20th century.
• Japan's Largest Unsolved Heist The infamous '300 million yen robbery' occurred in Tokyo, representing Japan's most significant unsolved bank heist at the time. The audacious crime involved the theft of 300 million Japanese yen, capturing national attention and remaining a mysterious cold case for decades.
• Joe Frazier Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Joe Frazier defeated Oscar Bonavena in a grueling 15-round boxing match, securing the heavyweight championship title. This victory was a significant milestone in Frazier's legendary boxing career, setting the stage for his future iconic fights.
• Project Schooner Nuclear Test Project Schooner, part of the U.S. government's Project Plowshare, was a nuclear test conducted at the Nevada Test Site. This test was particularly notable for generating substantial radioactive contamination, raising significant environmental and health concerns about nuclear testing.
• Rob Davis NFL Career Milestone Rob Davis, an NFL guard for the Green Bay Packers, was part of the team that would later win Super Bowl 31. This event marks a point in Davis's professional football career with the legendary Green Bay franchise.

Events in 1968

December 10, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1968

December 10, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 345th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1968 can also be written as 12/10/1968 in the US and as 10/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1968:

• Yōko Oginome

  Prominent Japanese singer and actress known for her work in music and entertainment industry during the late 20th century.

• Amanda Anka
• Holly Witt
• Isabelle Charles

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 10th

Famous people died on December 10, 1968:

• Thomas Merton

  Thomas Merton was a prominent Trappist monk, writer, poet, and social critic who significantly influenced 20th-century spiritual and...

• Karl Barth

  Swiss theologian and author (b. 1886).

• George Forrest

  Northern irish lawyer and politician (b. 1921).

• Tian Han
• Pablo de Rokha

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on December 10th

December 10, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Dion - Abraham, Martin And John
5. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love

December 10, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 10, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
2. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
3. Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Des O'Connor - 1-2-3 O'Leary

December 10, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 10, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Eddie Floyd - Bring It On Home To Me
5. The Temptations - Cloud Nine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 10, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 December 10, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 11:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Someone born on December 10, 1968 is:

56 years 5 months old,

or 677 months and 3 days old,

or 2944 weeks

or 20608 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1968?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 10, 1968.

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