Saturday May 11, 1968: on this day

May 11, 1968 was the 132nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 11, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 11, 1968, who was born and died on May 11, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. The Swimmer, directed by Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1968?


May 11, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1968 can also be written as 5/11/1968 in the US and as 11/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1968:

  • Richard harris releases macarthur park
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 11, 1968
  • The toronto transit commission opens the largest expansion of its bloor : danforth line, going to scarborough in the east, and etobicoke in the west.

May 11, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 05:25 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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Who was born on May 11, 1968?


Famous people born on May 11, 1968:

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Wenn Deramas

    Filipino screenwriter and director.

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Mort Sahl
    Mort Sahl

    Canadian-american comedian, entertainer, and political satirist.

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May 11, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 8 days old,

or 2914 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20401 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

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

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

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May 11, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Ceferino Namuncurá

    Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.

  • Milcah Mitchell

    Renowned botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

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May 11, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1968:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1968:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - Young Girl
  4. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  5. - Cry Like A Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 11, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - A Man Without Love
  4. - Lazy Sunday
  5. - Simon Says

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1968 was Cowboys To Girls by The Intruders, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 11, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Cowboys To Girls
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - I Got The Feelin'
  4. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  5. - Funky Street

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May 11, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Swimmer

The Swimmer

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Brigade

The Devil's Brigade

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine

Country: United States of America

Spirits of the Dead

Spirits of the Dead

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Federico Fellini, Louis Malle, Roger Vadim

Starring: Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Terence Stamp

Country: United States of America

Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Michael Reeves

Starring: Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies, Hilary Heath

Black Jesus

Black Jesus

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Valerio Zurlini

Starring: Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi

May 11, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

May 11, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

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This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

The Triumph by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Triumph

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May 11, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

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Who was the US President on May 11, 1968?

On May 11, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1968?

On May 11, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1968?

On May 11, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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What happened in 1968?

1968 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
  • Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam

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What was the calendar for May 1968?

May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1968 calendar looked like.

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