What happened on Monday March 18, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1968:

• U.S. Congress Repeals Gold Reserve Requirement The United States Congress officially repealed the long-standing requirement that U.S. currency must be backed by gold reserves, marking a significant shift in monetary policy and signaling the end of the traditional gold standard.
• Birth of Shinichiro Miki, Japanese Voice Actor Shinichiro Miki was born, a notable Japanese voice actor (seiyū) who would later contribute significantly to anime and animation voice work.
• WVTA TV Channel 41 Begins Broadcasting WVTA TV channel 41, a PBS affiliate in Windsor, Vermont, commenced its television broadcasting operations, expanding local media and public broadcasting access.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1968

March 18, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 78th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1968 can also be written as 3/18/1968 in the US and as 18/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1968:

• Miguel Herrera

  Renowned Mexican football coach famous for his passionate sideline demeanor and leading Mexico's national team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

• Marine Delterme

  French actress, painter, and sculptor who transitioned from modeling to acting, with connections to notable personalities like Carla Bruni.

• Christophe Pinna

  Exceptional French karate athlete, seven-time French champion, five-time European champion, and world championship winner in 1995.

• Dion Beebe
• Shin'ichirō Miki
• Leon van der Torre
• Temuri Ketsbaia
• Francesco Boccia
• Tamer Hassan

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1968:

• Marcel Pinel

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
3. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
4. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
5. First Edition - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1968 was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
2. The Delfonics - La - La - Means I Love You
3. Aretha Franklin - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
4. Sam & Dave - I Thank You
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - The End Of Our Road

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th 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 18, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 08:38 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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Your place in the Universe on March 18, 1968

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Someone born on March 18, 1968 is:

57 years 2 months old,

or 686 months and 18 days old,

or 2985 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20898 days old,

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

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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