What happened on Sunday April 14, 1968?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1968:

• Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. His tragic murder sparked widespread riots in over 100 cities across the United States, marking a pivotal and traumatic moment in the American civil rights movement.
• Oscar Best Actress Tie In a historic moment at the Academy Awards, Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand shared the Best Actress Oscar. Hepburn made history by becoming the first actress to win three Best Actress awards.
• First NBA Game at Madison Square Garden The inaugural NBA game at the iconic Madison Square Garden took place, with the New York Knicks defeating the San Diego Rockets 114-102, marking a significant moment in New York sports history.
• 32nd Golf Masters Championship Bob Goalby won the 32nd Golf Masters Championship at Augusta National Golf Club, shooting an impressive total score of 277.
• Golf Masters Controversy Roberto de Vicenzo lost the Masters Tournament due to signing an incorrect scorecard, a heartbreaking moment that highlighted the strict rules of professional golf.
• LPGA O'Sullivan Golf Open Marilynn Smith won the LPGA O'Sullivan Golf Open, contributing to women's professional golf achievements.

Events in 1968

April 14, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1968

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1968

April 14, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 105th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1968 can also be written as 4/14/1968 in the US and as 14/4/1968 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1968 in April 1968 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1968:

• Anthony Michael Hall

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• Filippo Preziosi

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1968:

• Arthur Rudd

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
4. The Box Tops - Cry Like A Baby
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

April 14, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Cliff Richard - Congratulations
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. The Beatles - Lady Madonna

April 14, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 1968 was (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
2. The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - If You Can Want
4. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 14, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 April 14, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:53 pm and setting at 06:33 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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Someone born on April 14, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months

or 2978 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20849 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1968?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 14, 1968.

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