What happened on Monday June 17, 1968?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1968:

• Hot Wheels Toy Cars Introduction Mattel revolutionized the toy industry by introducing Hot Wheels, a line of die-cast toy cars that would become a cultural phenomenon and beloved collectible for generations of children.
• Belgium Government Formation The Belgian government led by Gaston Eyskens and Pierre Merlot was established, marking a significant political transition in Belgium during the late 1960s.
• KQEC TV Channel Launch KQEC Television Channel 32, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station, began broadcasting in San Francisco, California, expanding local media and public television options.

Events in 1968

June 17, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1968

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1968

June 17, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 169th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1968 can also be written as 6/17/1968 in the US and as 17/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1968:

• Minoru Suzuki

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• Dianne Patrice Durham

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1968:

• José Nasazzi

  José Nasazzi was a legendary Uruguayan footballer and national team captain, known for his exceptional defensive skills and leadership...

• Cassandre
• Aleksej Eliseevič Kručënych
• Ettore Reynaudi
• Ursule Wibaut
• Henry Christophe
• Andrew Cohen

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on June 17th

June 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Richard Harris - MacArthur Park
3. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
4. Ohio Express - Yummy Yummy Yummy
5. Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love

June 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

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 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Aretha Franklin - Think
2. The Temptations - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
4. Jerry Butler - Never Give You Up
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th 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 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 01:00 am and setting at 01:50 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 17, 1968

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Someone born on June 17, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 26 days old,

or 2969 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20784 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1968?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 17, 1968.

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