What happened on Tuesday September 17, 1968?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1968:

• D'Oliveira Affair: Cricket Tour Cancelled Due to Racial Discrimination The Marylebone Cricket Club's tour of South Africa was cancelled after South African authorities refused to accept Basil D'Oliveira, a Cape Coloured player, highlighting the deep-rooted racial segregation and discrimination in sports during the apartheid era.
• Soviet Lunar Mission: Zond 5 Circumnavigates Moon The Soviet spacecraft Zond 5 successfully completed a historic circumlunar mission, becoming one of the first spacecraft to orbit the Moon and return to Earth, marking a significant milestone in the Space Race during the Cold War.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Officially Recognized The United States Congress passed Public Law 90-48, officially authorizing and requesting the president to issue annual proclamations declaring Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Hispanic Americans to the nation's culture and history.
• Gaylord Perry's No-Hitter Against Cardinals San Francisco Giants pitcher Gaylord Perry achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Saint Louis Cardinals, winning the game 1-0 and demonstrating exceptional pitching skill.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1968

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1968

September 17, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 261st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1968 can also be written as 9/17/1968 in the US and as 17/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1968 in September 1968 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1968:

• Cheryl Strayed

  Cheryl Strayed is an acclaimed American author whose memoir 'Wild' chronicles her transformative solo hiking journey along the Pacific Crest...

• Akhenaton (rapper)

  Akhenaton is a prominent French rapper and founding member of the influential hip-hop group IAM, known for his socially conscious lyrics and...

• Anastacia

  Anastacia is a popular American pop and rock singer renowned for her powerful voice and hit songs like 'I'm Outta Love' and 'Left Outside...

• Tito Vilanova

  Tito Vilanova was a renowned Spanish football manager who played a crucial role in FC Barcelona's most successful period, known for his...

• Joe Bastianich

  Joe Bastianich is a renowned restaurateur, television personality, and chef, famous for his work on MasterChef and his successful...

• Lord Jamar
• David Shrigley
• Akhenaton

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1968:

• Emma Goitein Dessau
• João Batista Mascarenhas de Morais
• Carlo Emanuele a Prato

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 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 17th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 17, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 05:25 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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Someone born on September 17, 1968 is:

56 years 7 months old,

or 679 months and 27 days old,

or 2956 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20693 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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