What happened on Tuesday May 14, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1968:

• Prague Spring: Dubček's Liberalization Reforms The Czechoslovakian government, under Alexander Dubček, announces significant liberalizing reforms aimed at creating 'socialism with a human face', marking a pivotal moment in challenging Soviet control during the Cold War.
• The Beatles Establish Apple Corps The Beatles announce the formation of Apple Corps, a multimedia corporation that would become a significant platform for their creative and business ventures, signaling a new era of artist entrepreneurship.
• Andreas Baader Sentenced Andreas Baader, a key figure in the West German Red Army Faction (RAF), is sentenced to three years in prison in West Berlin, an early legal action against the radical left-wing militant group.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 14, 1968

Newspapers from May. 14, 1968

May 14, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1968 can also be written as 5/14/1968 in the US and as 14/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1968:

• Greg Davies Welsh actor

  Popular British comedian, actor, and television presenter known for his stand-up comedy and roles in comedy series like 'The Inbetweeners'...

• Alain Bouzigues

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1968:

• Husband E. Kimmel

  American admiral (b. 1882).

• Alan Jerrard

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
2. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
3. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
4. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
5. The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
2. The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
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 14th 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 14, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:07 pm and setting at 08:00 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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Someone born on May 14, 1968 is:

57 years and 9 days old,

or 684 months and 9 days old,

or 2975 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20828 days old,

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

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 14th 2026.

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

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

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