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May 13, 1968 was the 134th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 13, 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 13, 1968, who was born and died on May 13, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 13th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 13, 1968?
- May 13, 1968: What happened on that day?
- May 13, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 13, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 13, 1968?
- May 13, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 13, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- May 13, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 13, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- May 13, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 13, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 13, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 13, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 13, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on May 13, 1968?
What day of the week was May 13, 1968?
May 13, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 13, 1968:
- 1,000,000 french demonstrate against charles de gaulle and pompidou.
- Paris student riots one million march through streets of paris.
May 13, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 13, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1968 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:45 pm and setting at 06:57 am.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.
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Who was born on May 13, 1968?
Famous people born on May 13, 1968:
- Rebekah Brooks
Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels exploring themes of identity and belonging.
- Raphaël Dinelli
Raphaël dinelli is a french sailor and ecologist known for his solo sailing adventures and environmental activism.
- Pernell Karl Subban
Pernell Karl Subban is a Canadian politician and former Member of Parliament.
- Scott Morrison
Creator of the popular open-source project Xdebug for PHP.
- Miguel Ángel Blanco
Spanish politician (d. 1997).
- Susan Floyd
American actress.
- Dmitriy Shevchenko
Russian coach and discus thrower.
- PMD
American rapper.
- James Harris
Nfl defensive end (minnesota vikings).
- Annette DeLuca
North bergen, new jersey -- lpga golfer.
- Bruno Tuchszer
French minor actor playing the role as a policeman in bienvenue chez les ch'tis.
- Sonja Zietlow
German television host.
- PMD (rapper)
- Braulio Castillo
- Owen Morris
Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:
![Robert Pattinson]()
Robert PattinsonAn actor, model, musician, and producer from england.
![Debby Ryan]()
Debby RyanDebby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.
![Bea Arthur]()
Bea ArthurBea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.
![Stephen Colbert]()
Stephen ColbertAmerican political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.
![Dennis Rodman]()
Dennis RodmanAmerican basketball player, an american athlete.
![Harvey Keitel]()
Harvey KeitelAmerican actor and producer.
![Ritchie Valens]()
Ritchie ValensAfter renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.
![Sunny Leone]()
Sunny LeoneCanadian american actress, model, and pornstar.
![Iwan Rheon]()
Iwan RheonWelsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.
![Joe Louis]()
Joe LouisAmerican heavyweight boxer.
May 13, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 11 months old,
or 671 months and 12 days old,
or 2919 weeks and 3 days old,
or 20436 days old,
if you were born on May 13, 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 13, 1968?
There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 13, 1968.
May 13, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 13, 1968:
- Wealthy Astor
Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.
- Ernesto Sande
- Robert Burks
What famous deaths happened on May 13th?
Famous deaths on May 13th:
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Doris Day]()
Doris DayAmerican singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Leatrice Joy]()
Leatrice JoySilent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.
![Dan Blocker]()
Dan BlockerTexas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).
- Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.
- Malik Bendjelloul
Malik Bendjelloul was a Swedish filmmaker who won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for his film 'Searching for Sugar Man'.
- Amais Mabini
Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.
- Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.
- Rehman
Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.
May 13, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 13, 1968:
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Rotuma Day in Fiji.
- World Fair Trade Day (2006).
- Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
- Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).
Saints celebrated on May 13, 1968:
- Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
- Saint John the Silent
- Saint Gerald of Villamagna
- Saint Robert Bellarmine
- Saint Servatus
- Saint Rolanda
May 13, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 13, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 13, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
May 13, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 13, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 13, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
- The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
May 13, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 13, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 13, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
- Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
- Arthur Conley - Funky Street
May 13, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 13, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Commandos
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Armando Crispino
Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly
Country: Italy
Killer Adios
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Primo Zeglio
Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel
Country: Italy
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
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
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
May 13, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 13, 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
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Lulu's Back in Town
Release year: 1968
Fast Draw
Release year: 1968
Wild, Wild Women
Release year: 1968
May 13, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 13, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Between Parent And Child
By: Haim G. Ginott
Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.
Nicholas And Alexandra
By: Robert K. Massie
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 Confessions of Nat Turner
By: William Styron
The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...
The Right People
By: Stephen Birmingham
Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.
Gipsy Moth Circles The World
By: Francis Chichester
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
May 13, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 13, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on May 13, 1968?
On May 13, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1968?
On May 13, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 13, 1968?
On May 13, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 13th?
May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
- 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.
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.
