What happened on Wednesday August 21, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1968:

• Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia Soviet-led Warsaw Pact troops invaded Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968, effectively ending the Prague Spring reform movement. This military intervention crushed the liberalization efforts in Czechoslovakia and reasserted Soviet control over the country, marking a significant moment in Cold War tensions.
• Romania Condemns Soviet Invasion Nicolae Ceaușescu, leader of the Socialist Republic of Romania, publicly condemned the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. In a bold move, he encouraged the Romanian population to prepare for potential Soviet reprisals, signaling a rare moment of defiance within the Eastern Bloc.
• First African American Marine Medal of Honor Recipient PFC James Anderson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, becoming the first African American U.S. Marine to receive this prestigious military decoration for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
• Democratic Convention in Chicago The Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago, a tumultuous event that would become known for significant political tensions and protests surrounding the Vietnam War.
• Voice of America Radio Jamming The Soviet Union resumed jamming Voice of America radio broadcasts, continuing its efforts to control information and limit Western media influence during the Cold War.
• X-15 High-Altitude Flight William Dana completed his final high-altitude X-15 flight, reaching an impressive altitude of 80 kilometers, contributing to the advancement of aerospace research and technology.

Events in 1968

August 21, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1968

August 21, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1968 can also be written as 8/21/1968 in the US and as 21/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1968:

• Dina Carroll

  Prominent English R&B and soul singer known for hit singles in the 1990s like 'Don't Be a Stranger' and 'Perfect Love'.

• Antonio Benarrivo
• Kwame Alexander
• Jill Cooper

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1968:

• Germaine Guèvremont

  Canadian journalist and author (b. 1893).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
2. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
3. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
4. Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
5. Mason Williams - Classical Gas

August 21, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
2. Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
3. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
4. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

August 21, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1968 was Stay In My Corner by The Dells, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
2. Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
3. Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
4. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
5. Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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August 21, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:15 am and setting at 07:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Someone born on August 21, 1968 is:

56 years 8 months old,

or 680 months and 22 days old,

or 2959 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20719 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1968.

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