What happened on Thursday July 18, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1968:

• Intel Corporation Founded Intel Corporation is established in Mountain View, California, marking a pivotal moment in the history of semiconductor technology and computing. The company, co-founded by Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce, would go on to become a global leader in microprocessor design and manufacturing.
• Honolulu Conference on Vietnam War The two-day Honolulu Conference begins, bringing together US President Lyndon B. Johnson and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu to discuss military strategy and political developments during the Vietnam War. This high-level meeting aimed to coordinate efforts and assess the ongoing conflict.
• Asteroid Discovery Astronomer C. Torres discovers asteroid #2654 Ristenpart, contributing to the ongoing astronomical research and mapping of celestial objects in our solar system.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1968

July 18, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 200th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1968 can also be written as 7/18/1968 in the US and as 18/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1968:

• Grant Bowler

  Well-known New Zealand-Australian actor recognized for roles in TV series and films like 'Ugly Betty' and 'True Blood'.

• Andre Royo

  American actor best known for his role as Bubbles in the critically acclaimed TV series 'The Wire'.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1968:

• Corneille Heymans

  Belgian physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892).

• Corneille Jean François Heymans

  Prize laureate for the discovery of the role played by the sinus and aortic mechanisms in the regulation of respiration.

• Stefano Lanza Filingeri
• Vsevolode Nicouline
• Manfred Toeppen

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. Gary Puckett - Lady Willpower
3. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
4. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
5. Cliff Nobles - The Horse

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
3. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
4. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
5. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
4. Shorty Long - Here Comes The Judge
5. Aretha Franklin - Think

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:25 am and setting at 03:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on July 18, 1968

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Someone born on July 18, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 26 days old,

or 2964 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20754 days old,

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

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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

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

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