What happened on Monday March 11, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1968:

• ASCII Encoding Mandate U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson issues a directive requiring all federal government computer purchases to support the ASCII character encoding standard, a pivotal moment in standardizing digital communication.
• Otis Redding Posthumous Gold Record Otis Redding is posthumously awarded a gold record for his iconic single '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', marking a significant moment in music history.
• Mauritius Independence Mauritius gains independence from British colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation's postcolonial history.
• Shostakovich's 12th String Quartet Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 12th string quartet, contributing to his significant body of chamber music.
• Voice of El Assifa Radio Transmission The Anti-Zionist Clandestine Radio Voice of El Assifa begins its radio transmissions, representing a political communication platform during a period of regional tension.
• The Monkees TV Show Episode with Frank Zappa An episode of 'The Monkees' TV show features an unconventional segment where musician Frank Zappa and Mike Nesmith playfully pose as each other, humorously debating the qualities of their respective musical styles.
• Lisa Loeb Birth Lisa Loeb, an American singer-songwriter known for her hit single 'Stay (I Missed You)', is born in the United States.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 11, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 1968

March 11, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1968 can also be written as 3/11/1968 in the US and as 11/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 11, 1968:

• Lisa Loeb

  Lisa Loeb is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and musician best known for her hit single 'Stay (I Missed You)' from the 1990s.

• John Barrowman

  John Barrowman is a Scottish-American actor, singer, and television presenter known for his roles in 'Doctor Who', 'Torchwood', and Broadway...

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
3. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. First Edition - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Esther & Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Legend Of Xanadu
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. The Move - Fire Brigade
5. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. The Impressions - We're A Winner
3. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
4. Sam & Dave - I Thank You
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 11, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:24 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 1968

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Someone born on March 11, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 12 days old,

or 2980 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20862 days old,

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

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 11, 1968.

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