What happened on Sunday June 16, 1968?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1968:

• French Police Clear Sorbonne During Student Protests On June 16, 1968, French police forcibly evicted student rebels who had occupied the historic Sorbonne University in Paris. Riot police used tear gas and concussion grenades to disperse hundreds of students in the Quartier Latin. While student leaders claimed 500 occupiers were inside, police reported only 136 remained. The evacuation was conducted peacefully, with students filing out after being told they would be searched but not arrested. During the search, police confiscated numerous potential weapons including clubs, pick handles, iron bars, gas masks, helmets, and materials for potential Molotov cocktails. After clearing the building, police removed the rebel banner and reinstated the French national flag.
• Lee Trevino Makes Golf History at US Open Lee Trevino achieved a remarkable milestone at the 1968 US Open by becoming the first golfer to play all four rounds under par. His exceptional performance at Oak Hill Country Club demonstrated extraordinary consistency and skill in professional golf.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Classic Mickey Wright secured victory in the 500 Ladies Golf Classic, further establishing her prominence in women's professional golf during the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1968

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1968

June 16, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1968 can also be written as 6/16/1968 in the US and as 16/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1968:

• Mariana Mazzucato
• James Patrick Stuart

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
2. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
3. Tommy James and the Shondells - Mony Mony
4. Ohio Express - Yummy Yummy Yummy
5. Richard Harris - MacArthur Park

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Union Gap - Young Girl
2. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
3. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
5. Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Think
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
3. Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
4. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 12:47 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1968

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Someone born on June 16, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 27 days old,

or 2969 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20785 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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