What happened on Saturday July 20, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1968:

• Special Olympics Founded The Special Olympics organization was established, aiming to provide sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusivity and empowerment.
• First International Special Olympics Summer Games The inaugural International Special Olympics Summer Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago, featuring approximately 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity and recognition of athletes with intellectual disabilities.
• Jane Asher Breaks Engagement with Paul McCartney Jane Asher publicly announced the termination of her engagement to Paul McCartney during a live television broadcast, signaling the end of a high-profile relationship in the music world.
• Jimmy Carson, NHL Player Jimmy Carson, an American professional ice hockey player, was noted on this date. Carson was a notable forward in the National Hockey League during his career.

Events in 1968

July 20, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1968

July 20, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1968 can also be written as 7/20/1968 in the US and as 20/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1968:

• Julian Rhind-Tutt

  English comedic actor known for roles in 'Green Wing' and 'The Wrong Mans', with a distinctive comedic style and significant presence in...

• Robert Rodriguez

  Renowned film director, screenwriter, and producer known for innovative low-budget films like 'El Mariachi' and action movies such as...

• Carlos Saldanha

  Acclaimed Brazilian-American animation director and screenwriter, famous for creating animated films like 'Ice Age' and 'Rio' at Blue Sky...

• Kool G Rap

  Influential American hip-hop artist known for pioneering hardcore and mafioso rap styles, highly respected in underground hip-hop circles.

• Akihiro Hino

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1968:

• Bray Hammond

  American author and historian (d. 1968).

• Ruperto Banterle
• Basilio Focaccia
• Agnes Morgan
• Giuseppe Virgili

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 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 20, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 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 20, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 01:18 am and setting at 05:52 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 20, 1968

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Someone born on July 20, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 24 days old,

or 2964 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20752 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1968?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 20, 1968.

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