What happened on Thursday December 19, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1968:

• Massive Eastern Air Lines Hijacking to Cuba A significant aviation security incident occurred when Eastern Air Lines Flight was hijacked to Cuba, involving 151 passengers—the largest single hijacking to Cuba since the practice began in 1959. This event highlighted the escalating political tensions and security challenges in air travel during the Cold War era.
• WCWB Television Channel Launch in Macon, Georgia WCWB television station (later renamed WMGT) channel 41 in Macon, Georgia, began broadcasting as an NBC affiliate, expanding local media coverage in the region.

Events in 1968

December 19, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1968

December 19, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1968 can also be written as 12/19/1968 in the US and as 19/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1968:

• Ken Marino

  American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in comedy films and television series like 'Wet Hot American Summer'...

• Antonio Rossi

  Legendary Italian kayaker who won multiple Olympic gold medals, including two in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, becoming one of Italy's most...

• Jamie Hince

  British musician best known as the guitarist of the alternative rock band The Kills, and former husband of model Kate Moss.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1968:

• Norman Thomas

  American socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America.

• Erminio Troilo

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Dion - Abraham, Martin And John
5. Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman

December 19, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
2. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
3. Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Des O'Connor - 1-2-3 O'Leary

December 19, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Eddie Floyd - Bring It On Home To Me
5. The Temptations - Cloud Nine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 19, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 05:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1968

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Someone born on December 19, 1968 is:

56 years 4 months old,

or 676 months and 25 days old,

or 2942 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20600 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1968?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 19, 1968.

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