What happened on Sunday March 17, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1968:

• Anti-Vietnam War Protest in London A demonstration in London's Grosvenor Square against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War escalates into violence, with 91 people injured and 200 demonstrators arrested, reflecting the growing global opposition to the conflict.
• Collapse of the London Gold Pool The London Gold Pool, an international agreement established to manage and stabilize gold prices, collapses, signaling significant changes in the global monetary system.
• Deadly Nerve Gas Testing in Utah A catastrophic incident occurred during U.S. Army Chemical Corps nerve gas testing in Skull Valley, Utah, resulting in the death of over 6,000 sheep, highlighting the potential environmental and ecological risks of military chemical experiments.
• The Bee Gees' US Television Debut The Bee Gees make their first television debut in the United States on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing the songs 'To Love Somebody' and 'Words', marking a significant moment in their international music career.
• Tragic Bus Collision in Turkey A devastating head-on collision between two buses in Turkey results in 35 fatalities and 45 injuries, highlighting the critical need for road safety measures.
• NBA Player Birth: Tyrone Hill Tyrone Hill was born, who would later become a professional NBA forward playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Win Kathie Whitworth wins the LPGA Saint Petersburg Orange Blossom Golf Open, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1968

March 17, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 77th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1968 can also be written as 3/17/1968 in the US and as 17/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1968:

• Mathew St. Patrick

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• Maxence Fermine
• Koji Igarashi

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1968:

• Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
• Carlo Broggi

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 17th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 08:00 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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Someone born on March 17, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 27 days old,

or 2982 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20877 days old,

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

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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