What happened on Saturday July 13, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1968:

• H3N2 Influenza Pandemic Begins The first diagnosis of influenza A virus subtype H3N2 was recorded in Hong Kong, marking the start of a significant global pandemic that would have far-reaching health implications worldwide.
• French Government Reorganization Maurice Couve de Murville forms a new government in France, signaling potential political shifts in the French administration during the late 1960s.
• Sabena Cargo Plane Crash in Lagos A Boeing 707 cargo plane operated by Belgian airline Sabena crashed while approaching Lagos Airport in Nigeria, tragically killing all seven crew members on board after hitting trees during landing.
• Martha Vasconcellos Wins Miss Universe Brazilian representative Martha Vasconcellos was crowned the winner of the 17th Miss Universe beauty pageant, held in Miami, representing her country on the international stage.

Events in 1968

July 13, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1968

July 13, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 195th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1968 can also be written as 7/13/1968 in the US and as 13/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 13, 1968:

• Katie Roiphe

  Prominent American writer and academic known for her critical feminist writings, particularly her groundbreaking book 'The Morning After'...

• Robert Gant

  American actor known for his work in television and film.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1968:

• Henry Noel Marryat Hardy
• William Jordan
• Enea Zuffi
• Galvano della Volpe

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 13th

July 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Cliff Nobles - The Horse
3. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
4. Gary Puckett - Lady Willpower
5. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass

July 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
3. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
4. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
5. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone

July 13, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
4. Shorty Long - Here Comes The Judge
5. Aretha Franklin - Think

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 13, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 10:38 pm and setting at 10:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on July 13, 1968

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Someone born on July 13, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 10 days old,

or 2962 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20738 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 1968?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 13, 1968.

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