What happened on Friday June 21, 1968?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1968:

• Deadly Student Protest in Rio de Janeiro A student demonstration in front of the Jornal do Brasil (JB) building in Rio de Janeiro escalated into a violent confrontation. The protest resulted in a tragic outcome with 28 fatalities and over 1,000 arrests, reflecting the intense political tensions and repression during Brazil's military dictatorship period.
• Earl Warren Resigns as Supreme Court Chief Justice Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren formally announced his resignation, marking a significant moment in the United States judicial leadership. Warren, who had been a pivotal figure in the Court's liberal era, particularly during the Civil Rights movement, would step down once a successor was identified.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jun. 21, 1968

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1968

June 21, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1968 can also be written as 6/21/1968 in the US and as 21/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1968:

• Sonique

  Sonique is a prominent English electronic dance music singer-songwriter and DJ known for her hit singles in the late 1990s and early 2000s,...

• Laurent Banide
• Chris Gueffroy

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on June 21st

Famous people died on June 21, 1968:

• Constance Georgina Tardrew

  South african botanist (b. 1883).

• Martti Aho
• Mario Besesti

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on June 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Richard Harris - MacArthur Park
3. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
4. Ohio Express - Yummy Yummy Yummy
5. Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Union Gap - Young Girl
2. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
3. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
5. Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Aretha Franklin - Think
2. The Temptations - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
4. Jerry Butler - Never Give You Up
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:22 am and setting at 05:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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Someone born on June 21, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 22 days old,

or 2968 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20780 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 21, 1968?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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

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

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