What happened on Friday May 10, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1968:

• Paris Peace Talks: US and North Vietnam Negotiate Vietnam War Resolution Historic diplomatic negotiations commence in Paris between the United States and North Vietnamese representatives to explore potential pathways to end the prolonged and devastating Vietnam War. These talks mark a critical diplomatic effort to de-escalate the conflict and seek a peaceful resolution.
• French Civil Unrest: Nationwide Protests Escalate Widespread demonstrations intensify across France, with protesters in Bordeaux and other cities erecting street barricades. These protests reflect growing social and political tensions, challenging the existing governmental structures and demanding significant societal reforms.
• Passing of Australian Cricket Player Maurie Sievers Maurie Sievers, a notable Australian cricket medium-pace bowler known for his performances during the 1936-37 Australia versus England series, passes away.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 10, 1968

Newspapers from May. 10, 1968

May 10, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 131st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1968 can also be written as 5/10/1968 in the US and as 10/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1968:

• William Regal

  Legendary professional wrestler known for his technical wrestling skills and significant career in WWE.

• Thomas Coville

  Renowned French yacht racer who completed seven global circumnavigations, setting multiple records in solo and crewed sailing.

• Tatyana Shikolenko

  Russian javelin thrower.

• Al Murray

  English comedian and television host.

• Richard Patrick
• Adrian Scarborough
• Franz von Holzhausen
• Erik Palladino

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1968:

• Scotty Beckett

  American child actor known for roles in films like 'Listen Darling' and 'Battleground', who was active during the 1930s and 1940s.

• Vasilij Danilovič Sokolovskij

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
2. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
3. Union Gap - Young Girl
4. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
5. The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
4. The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
5. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1968 was Cowboys To Girls by The Intruders, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
2. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
4. Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
5. Arthur Conley - Funky Street

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:00 pm and setting at 04:53 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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Your place in the Universe on May 10, 1968

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Someone born on May 10, 1968 is:

57 years and 13 days old,

or 684 months and 13 days old,

or 2976 weeks

or 20832 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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

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

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