What happened on Thursday October 10, 1968?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1968:

• Apollo 7 Mission Launch NASA launches the first manned Apollo mission with astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele, and Walter Cunningham. This historic flight achieved significant milestones, including the first live television broadcast from space and critical testing of lunar module docking procedures, marking a pivotal moment in the Space Race and human space exploration.
• Panamanian Military Coup A military coup led by Colonel Boris Martinez and Colonel Omar Torrijos overthrows the government of President Arnulfo Arias in Panama. Within a year, Torrijos consolidates power by ousting Martinez and establishing himself as the de facto leader, significantly reshaping Panama's political landscape.
• US 400 Meter Record Set Lee Evans of the United States sets a new 400-meter track record with a time of 43.86 seconds, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance during the 1968 Olympic era.
• George Harrison's Music Publishing Company George Harrison establishes Singsong Ltd, a music publishing company that would ultimately publish only one song, 'Old Brown Shoe'.
• Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1968

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1968

October 10, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 284th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1968:

• Chris Ofili

  Renowned British artist famous for his innovative and provocative paintings that blend vibrant colors, cultural references, and...

• DJ Skribble

  American DJ, music producer, and remixer known for his work in electronic dance music and radio personality with some acting experience.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1968:

• Nikifor
• Delhy Tejero

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on October 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
3. The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
4. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
5. The O'Kaysions - Girl Watcher

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
2. Casuals - Jesamine
3. Leapy Lee - Little Arrows
4. Union Gap - Lady Willpower

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
2. Clarence Carter - Slip Away
3. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
4. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
5. The Impressions - Fool For You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 10, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 08:20 pm and setting at 12:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1968.

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Someone born on October 10, 1968 is:

56 years 7 months old,

or 679 months and 4 days old,

or 2952 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20670 days old,

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

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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

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

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