What happened on Thursday September 19, 1968?

Here's what happened on September 19, 1968:

• Mickey Mantle Hits Historic 535th Home Run Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hit his 535th home run, surpassing baseball legend Jimmie Foxx and further cementing his status as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history.
• Death of Chester Carlson, Xerography Inventor Chester Carlson, the pioneering American inventor who developed xerography (photocopying technology), passed away. His groundbreaking invention revolutionized document reproduction and office work worldwide.
• Red Foley, Country Music Legend, Dies Red Foley, a prominent country music singer known for his contributions to the genre and his role in the film 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington', died at the age of 58. He was a significant figure in mid-20th century American music.
• Philadelphia Mint Cornerstone Laying Ceremony A significant ceremony was held to lay the cornerstone for the fourth Philadelphia Mint building, marking an important moment in the United States' numismatic infrastructure and architectural history.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Sep. 19, 1968

Newspapers from Sep. 19, 1968

September 19, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 19, 1968 can also be written as 9/19/1968 in the US and as 19/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

September 19, 1968 in September 1968 calendar

Famous people born on September 19, 1968:

• Monica Crowley

  Political commentator, author, and former Fox News contributor known for her conservative political analysis and writings about Richard...

• Sergio Machado
• Lila Downs

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on September 19th

Famous people died on September 19, 1968:

• Chester Carlson

  Pioneering American inventor who developed xerography, revolutionizing document reproduction technology and laying the groundwork for modern...

• Red Foley

  American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1910).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on September 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 19, 1968 was Harper Valley P.T.A. by Jeannie C. Riley, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
2. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
3. The Beatles - Hey Jude
4. Deep Purple - Hush
5. The 1910 Fruitgum Company - 1,2,3 Red Light

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 19, 1968 was I've Gotta Get A Message To You by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
2. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
3. The Beach Boys - Do It Again
4. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 19, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
2. Aretha Franklin - The House That Jack Built
3. Clarence Carter - Slip Away
4. The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me
5. Archie Bell & The Drells - I Can't Stop Dancing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 19, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 19, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 06:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on September 19, 1968

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Someone born on September 19, 1968 is:

56 years 7 months old,

or 679 months and 15 days old,

or 2954 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20681 days old,

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

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 19th 2025.

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

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

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