What happened on Tuesday March 19, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1968:

• Lima Site 85 Overrun by North Vietnamese and Laotian Troops On March 19, 1968, North Vietnamese and communist Laotian troops successfully attacked and overran a secret US radar facility located on a mountaintop in Laos, a significant military engagement during the Vietnam War.
• Howard University Student Protest On March 19, 1968, students at Howard University in Washington, D.C. launched a significant demonstration of militant student activism. The protest involved rallies, a 5-day sit-in, and occupation of the administration building. Students demanded a more Afrocentric curriculum and protested against the university's ROTC program and the ongoing Vietnam War, effectively shutting down the university.
• BBC First Color Television News Broadcast On March 19, 1968, the BBC made broadcasting history by transmitting its news program in color television for the first time, marking a significant technological milestone in media and communication.
• Student Demonstrations in Warsaw On March 19, 1968, students in Warsaw, Poland engaged in demonstrations, likely part of the broader social and political unrest of the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 19, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 1968

March 19, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1968 can also be written as 3/19/1968 in the US and as 19/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1968:

• Tyrone Hill

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• Eleonora Resta

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• Natalie Barr

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 19th

Famous people died on March 19, 1968:

• Alfred Baeumler
• Augusto Maselli
• Fedde Schurer
• Cesare Sofianopulo

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 19th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 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 19, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:16 pm and setting at 09:25 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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Someone born on March 19, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 4 days old,

or 2979 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20854 days old,

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

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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

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

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