What happened on Wednesday March 20, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1968:

• End of Gold Standard in US Currency On March 20, 1968, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a landmark bill that removed gold backing from U.S. paper money, fundamentally transforming the American monetary system and paving the way for a fiat currency approach.
• Political Upheaval in South Yemen On March 20, 1968, a significant political crisis unfolded in South Yemen when the military intervened, leading to the resignation of leftist ministers and creating substantial political instability in the region.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1968

March 20, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 80th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1968 can also be written as 3/20/1968 in the US and as 20/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1968:

• Ultra Naté

  Renowned American dance and house music artist known for hit singles like 'Free' and significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ music scene.

• A. J. Jacobs

  Acclaimed American journalist, author, and editor known for experimental journalism and bestselling books like 'The Year of Living...

• Liza Snyder

  American actress known for her roles in television sitcoms and comedy series.

• Philippe Croizon

  Inspirational French Paralympic swimmer and quadruple amputee who swam across multiple channels, symbolizing human resilience.

• Paul Merson

  Former English professional footballer who played for Arsenal, Middlesbrough, and the national team, now a respected football pundit and...

• Ken Ono

  Prominent Japanese-American mathematician specializing in number theory and known for significant research contributions.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1968:

• Carl Theodor Dreyer

  Danish film director known for his influential silent films.

• Gustavo Colonnetti
• Sebastiano Guzzi

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 20th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:34 am and setting at 10:22 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 20, 1968

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Someone born on March 20, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 24 days old,

or 2982 weeks

or 20874 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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

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

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