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May 22, 1968 was the 143rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 22, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 22, 1968, who was born and died on May 22, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells), movies (e.g. Hang 'Em High, directed by Ted Post), TV series (e.g. What Maisie Knew) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1968?
- May 22, 1968: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1968?
- May 22, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 22, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1968?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1968?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1968?
What day of the week was May 22, 1968?
May 22, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 22, 1968 can also be written as 5/22/1968 in the US and as 22/5/1968 in UK and Europe.
May 22, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1968:
- Pittsburgh pirates' player willie stargell hits three homeruns, a double and a single.
- The nuclear-powered submarine the uss scorpion sinks with 99 men aboard 400 miles southwest of the azores.
May 22, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 22, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1968 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:16 am and setting at 04:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.
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Who was born on May 22, 1968?
Famous people born on May 22, 1968:
- Siler Fitzgerald
Siler Fitzgerald is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve success.
- Andrus Nelson
American artist recognized for his vibrant and abstract paintings.
- Surie Karunanayake
Surie Karunanayake is a Sri Lankan politician who has served as a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
- Merle Chamberlain
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Tatiana Trouvé
French contemporary artist known for her sculptural installations and drawings.
- John Norton
Known for his contributions to network security.
- Graham Linehan
Irish tv writer and director (black books & the it crowd).
- Alan Levine in Park Ridge
Illinois, usa; pitcher (chicago white sox).
- Randy Brown
American basketball player: bulls guard.
- Carmie Vairo in Vancouver
Canada, british columbia; softball infielder (olympics 1996).
- Kevin Carolan
American comedian and actor.
- Brent Geiberger in Santa Barbara
California, usa; nike golfer (1994 queen mary-second).
- Mike Harbold in Oakland
California, usa; sprint-kayak (olympics 1996).
- Ma Jun
Journalist and environmentalist from china.
- Simon Rumley
English screenwriter and director.
- Karen Lord
Barbadian author.
- Randy Brown (basketball)
- Michael Kelly (American actor)
- Francesca Zanni
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 10 months old,
or 670 months and 28 days old,
or 2917 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20421 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 1968.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1968?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 22, 1968.
May 22, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1968:
- Erik Friborg
- Daniel Marsh
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1968:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1968:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1968:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 22, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
- The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
May 22, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
- Union Gap - Young Girl
- Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
- The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
- 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says
May 22, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
- The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
- Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'
May 22, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hang 'Em High
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Ted Post
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley
Country: United States of America
Memories of Underdevelopment
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés
Bandolero!
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy
Villa Rides
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Buzz Kulik
Starring: Yul Brynner, Robert Mitchum, Maria Grazia Buccella, Charles Bronson
Commandos
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Armando Crispino
Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly
Country: Italy
May 22, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 22, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
What Maisie Knew
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Scott McGehee
Dream House
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Jim Sheridan
Anker auf und Leinen los!
Release year: 1968
Starring: Christa Siems, Heinz Engelmann, Horst Beck, Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum
How It Is
Release year: 1968
May 22, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Confessions of Nat Turner
By: William Styron
The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...
The Double Helix
By: James Watson
This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).
Between Parent And Child
By: Haim G. Ginott
Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.
Testimony of Two Men
By: Taylor Caldwell
A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …
Nicholas And Alexandra
By: Robert K. Massie
The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.
May 22, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 22, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hamurabi
Who was the US President on May 22, 1968?
On May 22, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1968?
On May 22, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1968?
On May 22, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
What happened in 1968?
1968 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
- Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
- Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam
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What was the calendar for May 1968?
May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
