What happened on Thursday March 21, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1968:

• Battle of Karameh The Israeli Defense Forces launched an attack on the village of Karameh in Jordan, engaging in a significant military confrontation with Jordanian and Palestinian forces.
• Howard University Vietnam War Protest Students at Howard University confronted General Lewis Hershey, head of the U.S. Selective Service System, protesting the Vietnam War, ROTC program, and military draft with powerful rhetoric about racial inequality in military service.
• Mário Soares Banished by Salazar Regime Portuguese socialist Mário Soares was banished to Sao Tomé by the authoritarian regime of António de Oliveira Salazar, highlighting the political repression in Portugal during this period.
• Kansas City Royals Franchise Established The Kansas City Royals were chosen as the name of a new American League Baseball franchise, marking the city's return to Major League Baseball.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1968

March 21, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 81st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1968 can also be written as 3/21/1968 in the US and as 21/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1968:

• DJ Premier

  DJ Premier is a legendary American hip-hop record producer known for his influential work in the genre.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1968:

• Reginald Potts

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 21st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 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 21, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 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 21st is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:44 am and setting at 11:27 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 21, 1968

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Someone born on March 21, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months and 23 days old,

or 2981 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20873 days old,

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

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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

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

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