What happened on Tuesday June 11, 1968?

About June 11th, 1968, in brief:

  • Historical events: Dr. Lloyd J. Old made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the first cell surface antigens capable of distinguishing between different cell types. This pivotal research laid the foundation for understanding cellular differentiation and would later become crucial in immunology, cancer research, and diagnostic techniques.
  • Day of the week: June 11th, 1968 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel
  • #1 UK song: Young Girl by Union Gap
  • Popular movie: Teorema directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini

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June 11, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 11, 1968:

  • Breakthrough in Cell Surface Antigen Research Dr. Lloyd J. Old made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the first cell surface antigens capable of distinguishing between different cell types. This pivotal research laid the foundation for understanding cellular differentiation and would later become crucial in immunology, cancer research, and diagnostic techniques.
  • Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Inmate Uprising On June 11, 1968, four dangerous inmates, including a convicted murderer and three bank robbers, successfully seized control of the administration building at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. The incident highlighted significant security vulnerabilities in the federal prison system during a tumultuous period of social unrest in the United States.

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June 11, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 11, 1968?


June 11, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1968 can also be written as 6/11/1968 in the US and as 11/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

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Who was born on June 11, 1968?


Famous people born on June 11, 1968:

  • Louis Laforge

    French television journalist known for hosting popular news programs 'Soir 3 Week-end' and 'Des Racines et des Ailes' during the late 1990s...

  • Alois

    Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein, eldest son of Prince Hans Adam II.

  • Paul Etheredge-Ouzts
  • Justin Robertson

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June 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 11, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 10th and June 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - Mrs. Robinson youtube
  2. - This Guy's In Love With You youtube
  3. - Mony Mony youtube
  4. - Yummy Yummy Yummy youtube
  5. - MacArthur Park youtube

June 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - Young Girl youtube
  2. - Jumpin' Jack Flash youtube
  3. - Honey youtube
  4. - A Man Without Love youtube
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man youtube

June 11, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - Think
  2. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  3. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  4. - Tighten Up youtube
  5. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
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June 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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June 11, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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June 11, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 11, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 06:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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How old is someone born on June 11, 1968?


Someone born on June 11, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 12 days old,

or 2967 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20770 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1968?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1968?

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