What happened on Tuesday July 16, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1968:

• Warsaw Pact Ultimatum to Czechoslovakia during Prague Spring On July 16, 1968, Communist Party leaders from five Warsaw Pact nations delivered a critical letter to Alexander Dubcek and the Czechoslovak Communist Party Presidium. The letter issued a two-week ultimatum demanding that Czechoslovakia halt its democratic reforms, specifically requiring the leadership to: 1) Outlaw political opposition groups, 2) Reinstate media censorship, and 3) Recommit to strict Marxist-Leninist principles of democratic centralism modeled after Soviet governance. This communication was a significant prelude to the eventual Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia later that year.
• Billie Jean King Wins Third Consecutive Wimbledon Title On July 16, 1968, American tennis star Billie Jean King made history by defeating Australian player Judy Tegart in the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles final. Her victory marked her third consecutive singles championship, a remarkable achievement not accomplished since Maureen Connolly in 1954. This win further solidified King's status as a dominant force in women's tennis during the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1968

July 16, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1968 can also be written as 7/16/1968 in the US and as 16/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1968:

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Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1968:

• Hu Xiansu

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:43 pm and setting at 01:43 pm.

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

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Someone born on July 16, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 28 days old,

or 2965 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20756 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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