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May 16, 1968 was the 137th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 16, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 16, 1968, who was born and died on May 16, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1968?
- May 16, 1968: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1968?
- May 16, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1968?
What day of the week was May 16, 1968?
May 16, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1968 can also be written as 5/16/1968 in the US and as 16/5/1968 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1968:
- Earthquake kills 47 in japan.
May 16, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1968 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 10:26 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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Who was born on May 16, 1968?
Famous people born on May 16, 1968:
![Chingmy Yau]()
Chingmy YauHong kong actress.
- Ralph Tresvant
American actor and producer of singers (new edition, heads of state).
- Niccolò Fabi
Italian singer-songwriter who rose to national fame following his 1997 participation in the sanremo music festival's newcomers' section.
- Ralph Tresvant in Boston
Massachusetts, usa; singer (new editon).
- Judith Henry
- Lennie Kristensen
- Stephen Mangan
- Ľuboš Micheľ
- Diego Sabre
- Matthieu Baumier
- Sergio Sánchez Hernández
- Pier Giorgio Silvestrin
- Scott Beattie
- Maja Blagdan
- Craig Connell
- Filip Florian
- Noemi Lung
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 11 months old,
or 671 months and 8 days old,
or 2918 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20432 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 1968.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1968?
There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 16, 1968.
May 16, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1968:
- Oreste Bogliardi
- Anton Franzen
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1968:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1968:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1968:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
May 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
- The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
May 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
- Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
- Arthur Conley - Funky Street
May 16, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Commandos
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Armando Crispino
Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly
Country: Italy
Killer Adios
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Primo Zeglio
Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel
Country: Italy
The Swimmer
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley
Country: United States of America
The Devil's Brigade
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine
Country: United States of America
Spirits of the Dead
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Federico Fellini, Louis Malle, Roger Vadim
Starring: Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Terence Stamp
Country: United States of America
May 16, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Dream House
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Lulu's Back in Town
Release year: 1968
Fast Draw
Release year: 1968
Wild, Wild Women
Release year: 1968
May 16, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nicholas And Alexandra
By: Robert K. Massie
The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.
The Double Helix
By: James Watson
This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).
Between Parent And Child
By: Haim G. Ginott
Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.
Gipsy Moth Circles The World
By: Francis Chichester
Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933
The Naked Ape
By: Desmond Morris
This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.
May 16, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on May 16, 1968?
On May 16, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1968?
On May 16, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1968?
On May 16, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
What happened in 1968?
1968 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
- Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
- Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam
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What was the calendar for May 1968?
May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
