What happened on Thursday August 22, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1968:

• Chicago Democratic Convention Protests Violent clashes erupt between Chicago police and anti-war protesters outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention, where Hubert Humphrey is nominated for President and Edmund Muskie for Vice President, symbolizing the deep social and political tensions of the era.
• First US Ambassador Assassinated John Gordon Mein, US Ambassador to Guatemala, is assassinated in Guatemala City, becoming the first US Ambassador killed while in active diplomatic service, highlighting the volatile political climate of the time.
• First Papal Visit to Latin America Pope Paul VI makes historic first papal visit to Latin America, arriving in Bogotá, Colombia, marking a significant moment in Catholic Church international outreach.
• Cynthia Lennon Files Divorce Cynthia Lennon files for divorce from John Lennon, citing adultery, which would significantly impact the personal life of one of the most famous musicians of the 20th century.
• Norwegian Crown Prince's Royal Wedding Crown Prince Harald of Norway marries Sonja Haraldsen in Oslo, breaking royal tradition by choosing to marry a commoner after a nine-year relationship, signaling a modernization of royal marriage norms.

Events in 1968

August 22, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1968

August 22, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 235th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1968 can also be written as 8/22/1968 in the US and as 22/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1968:

• Elisabeth Murdoch

  Prominent Australian businesswoman and media executive, daughter of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

• Emanuela Pierantozzi

  Italian judo champion who won a prestigious silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, representing Italy in her sport.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1968:

• Carlo Grabher

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 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 22, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:23 am and setting at 07:52 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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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1968

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Someone born on August 22, 1968 is:

56 years 8 months old,

or 680 months and 1 day old,

or 2956 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20698 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1968?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 22, 1968.

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