What happened on Sunday February 18, 1968?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1968:

• Anti-Vietnam War Demonstration in West Berlin Approximately 10,000 demonstrators gather in West Berlin to protest the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War, reflecting growing international opposition to the conflict and the rising anti-war sentiment of the late 1960s.
• X Winter Olympic Games Close in Grenoble The 10th Winter Olympic Games conclude in Grenoble, France, featuring remarkable athletic performances and international competition. This Olympic event showcased winter sports excellence and served as a significant cultural exchange during the Cold War era.
• David Gilmour Joins Pink Floyd David Gilmour officially joins the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, marking a significant moment in the group's musical evolution. This addition would later contribute to their groundbreaking albums and global success.
• Britain Adopts Year-Round Daylight Saving Time The United Kingdom begins a trial of year-round British Standard Time (BST), implementing daylight saving time one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This experimental time adjustment aimed to improve energy efficiency and daily productivity.
• Chris McKendry Begins ESPN Career Chris McKendry starts her career as a sportscaster at ESPN, later becoming a prominent figure in sports broadcasting and paving the way for women in sports media.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1968

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1968

February 18, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1968 can also be written as 2/18/1968 in the US and as 18/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1968:

• Molly Ringwald

  Acclaimed American actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen icon.

• Kyle Abbott

  Professional baseball pitcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers during his career.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1968:

• Gustavo Carrer
• Juan de Landa

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on February 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
2. The Lemon Pipers - Green Tambourine
3. Classics IV - Spooky
4. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
5. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
2. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
3. Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Am I That Easy To Forget
5. Solomon King - She Wears My Ring

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
2. The Impressions - We're A Winner
3. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
4. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - There Was A Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Someone born on February 18, 1968 is:

57 years 4 months old,

or 688 months and 7 days old,

or 2992 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20947 days old,

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

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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

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

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