What happened on Sunday August 18, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1968:

• Genghis Khan Death Anniversary Remembrance of Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongol leader who founded the Mongol Empire, one of the largest contiguous empires in world history. His death in 1227 marked the end of a transformative era in global geopolitics and military conquest.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Japan A devastating bus accident occurred on National Highway Route 41 in Japan, where two charter buses were pushed into the Hida River during heavy rainfall. The catastrophic incident resulted in the loss of 104 lives, marking one of the deadliest transportation accidents in Japanese history that year.
• Elmer Bernstein's Passing Elmer Bernstein, a prolific and acclaimed film composer known for his iconic musical scores, passed away. His work significantly influenced the landscape of film music across multiple decades.
• Virginia Dare Birth Anniversary Commemorating Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the American colonies on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. Her birth in 1587 symbolizes the early European settlement efforts in North America and the challenges of the nascent colonial period.
• Cy Walter, Pianist, Passes Away Cy Walter, a renowned pianist known for his work in musical theater, particularly in the production 'Three's Company', died at the age of 52. His contributions to the performing arts left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
• Kathy Whitworth Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth secured victory at the LPGA Holiday Inn Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as one of the most successful female golfers of her era.

Events in 1968

August 18, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1968

August 18, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 231st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1968 can also be written as 8/18/1968 in the US and as 18/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1968:

• Olivier Faure (politician)
• Daniele Silvestri

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1968:

• Giacomo Bassi
• Nicola Sansanelli

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
2. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
3. Mason Williams - Classical Gas
4. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
5. Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire

August 18, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
2. Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
3. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
4. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

August 18, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
2. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
3. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
4. The Intruders - (Love Is Like A) Baseball Game
5. Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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

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August 18, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 05:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Someone born on August 18, 1968 is:

56 years 8 months old,

or 680 months and 25 days old,

or 2960 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20722 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1968?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1968.

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