What happened on Saturday March 16, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1968:

• My Lai Massacre During the Vietnam War, American troops from Charlie Company committed a horrific war crime in the Son My district, systematically killing between 350-500 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including men, women, and children. This brutal massacre became a pivotal moment in public perception of the Vietnam War, exposing the extreme violence and moral failures of military operations.
• Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Announcement U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination, launching a significant political campaign during a tumultuous period in American history marked by civil rights struggles and the Vietnam War.
• General Motors 100 Millionth Automobile Milestone General Motors reached a significant manufacturing milestone by producing its 100 millionth automobile, specifically the Oldsmobile Toronado, highlighting the company's industrial prowess and the growth of the American automotive industry in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1968

March 16, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 76th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1968 can also be written as 3/16/1968 in the US and as 16/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1968:

• David W.C. MacMillan

  Prize laureate for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.

• Gregory Cohen

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 16th

Famous people died on March 16, 1968:

• June Collyer

  American actress known for the June-Stu Erwin Show, who had a successful career in early television and film during the mid-20th century.

• Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco

  He is an italian-american musician, composer, and teacher.

• Francesco Maria Taliani de Marchio

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
3. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. First Edition - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Esther & Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Legend Of Xanadu
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. The Move - Fire Brigade
5. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. The Impressions - We're A Winner
3. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
4. Sam & Dave - I Thank You
5. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on March 16, 1968

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Someone born on March 16, 1968 is:

57 years 2 months old,

or 686 months and 20 days old,

or 2985 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20900 days old,

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

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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

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

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