What happened on Monday December 16, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1968:

• Vatican Council Rescinds Edict of Expulsion of Jews The Second Vatican Council officially revoked the historic Edict of Expulsion of Jews from Spain, marking a significant moment of reconciliation and acknowledgment of past religious persecution. This landmark decision represented a profound shift in the Catholic Church's stance towards the Jewish community, addressing a centuries-old injustice dating back to the 1492 Alhambra Decree.
• 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' London Premiere The beloved musical-fantasy film 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', co-written by renowned author Roald Dahl and directed by Ken Hughes, premiered at the prestigious Odeon Leicester Square theater in London. Starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, and featuring memorable songs by the Sherman Brothers, the film would go on to become a classic of children's cinema.
• Local TV Station Launch in Wisconsin KFIZ TV channel 34 began broadcasting in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, expanding local media infrastructure and providing new entertainment and information options for the community.

Events in 1968

December 16, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1968

December 16, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1968 can also be written as 12/16/1968 in the US and as 16/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1968:

• Yannick Alléno

  Renowned French chef who has been awarded three Michelin stars since 2007, recognized as one of the most innovative culinary experts in...

• Lalah Hathaway

  Grammy Award-winning American R&B singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer, daughter of legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway.

• Florence Masnada

  Professional French alpine ski racer who competed at the Olympic level, representing France in international skiing competitions.

• Peter Orszag

  Prominent American economist who served as Congressional Budget Office Director under both George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations.

• Luisella Costamagna

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1968:

• Futabayama Sadaji

  The 35th yokozuna in sumo wrestling history, a highly respected and accomplished professional sumo wrestler who achieved significant status...

• Muhammad Suheimat

  Jordanian general and politician (b. 1916).

• Chana Orloff
• Biagio Augusto Zaffiri
• Giotto Dainelli

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Dion - Abraham, Martin And John
5. Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman

December 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
2. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
3. Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Des O'Connor - 1-2-3 O'Leary

December 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Eddie Floyd - Bring It On Home To Me
5. The Temptations - Cloud Nine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 02:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1968

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Someone born on December 16, 1968 is:

56 years 5 months old,

or 677 months and 18 days old,

or 2946 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20623 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1968?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1968.

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