What happened on Sunday May 12, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1968:

• March of the Poor Reaches Washington DC The 'March of Poor' led by Reverend Ralph Abernathy arrived in Washington DC, continuing the civil rights movement's efforts to highlight economic inequality and advocate for social justice.
• Battle of Coral-Balmoral during Vietnam War North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched a significant attack on Australian troops defending Fire Support Base Coral, located east of Lai Khe in South Vietnam. The battle, occurring on the night of May 12-13, 1968, resulted in heavy casualties on both sides and marked an intense engagement during the Vietnam War.
• Birth of Tony Hawk Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk was born in Carlsbad, California. He would later become a globally renowned athlete who revolutionized skateboarding and became a cultural icon in extreme sports.
• Panamanian Presidential Election Panama held national elections for a new President and National Assembly. Former President Arnulfo Arias emerged as the candidate receiving the most votes, signaling potential political shifts in the country.
• WSKG TV Channel Launch WSKG TV channel 46, a PBS affiliate, began broadcasting in Binghamton, New York, expanding public television access in the region.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Mickey Wright won the Tall City Golf Open in the LPGA tour, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.

Events in 1968

May 12, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 12, 1968

Newspapers from May. 12, 1968

May 12, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1968 can also be written as 5/12/1968 in the US and as 12/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1968:

• Catherine Tate

  Catherine Tate is a renowned English comedian, actress, and writer known for her comedy sketch show and roles in television and film.

• Tony Hawk

  Tony Hawk is a legendary professional skateboarder who transformed skateboarding from a niche sport to a global phenomenon through his...

• Mark Clark (baseball)

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1968:

• Masa Perttilä

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 12th

May 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 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 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:45 pm and setting at 06:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Someone born on May 12, 1968 is:

57 years and 11 days old,

or 684 months and 11 days old,

or 2975 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20830 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1968?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 12, 1968.

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