What happened on Monday September 16, 1968?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1968:

• Arthur Ashe Makes Historic U.S. Open Victory Arthur Ashe becomes the first African American man to win a Grand Slam tennis tournament by winning the U.S. Open, breaking significant racial barriers in professional tennis and marking a pivotal moment in sports history.
• Nixon's Comedic TV Appearance Presidential candidate Richard Nixon makes a surprise comedic appearance on the popular television show 'Laugh-In', demonstrating a more lighthearted side of his public persona during the 1968 election campaign.
• Local TV Channel Launch in Louisiana KLNI (later renamed KADN) television channel 15 begins broadcasting in Lafayette, Louisiana as an independent station, expanding local media options in the region.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1968

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1968

September 16, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Los Angeles Rams - St. Louis Cardinals : 24 - 13

September 16, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 260th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1968 can also be written as 9/16/1968 in the US and as 16/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1968 in September 1968 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1968:

• Marc Anthony

  Marc Anthony is a Grammy-winning Latin pop singer, actor, and producer known for his romantic ballads and salsa music.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1968:

• V marchese di Cholmondeley George Cholmondeley
• Kalle Väisälä

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1968 was Harper Valley P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
2. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
3. The Beatles - Hey Jude
4. Deep Purple - Hush
5. The 1910 Fruitgum Company - 1,2,3 Red Light

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1968 was I've Gotta Get A Message To You by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
2. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
3. The Beach Boys - Do It Again
4. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
2. Aretha Franklin - The House That Jack Built
3. Clarence Carter - Slip Away
4. The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me
5. Archie Bell & The Drells - I Can't Stop Dancing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 11:59 pm and setting at 04:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1968

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Someone born on September 16, 1968 is:

56 years 8 months old,

or 680 months and 8 days old,

or 2957 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20704 days old,

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

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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