What happened on Friday February 23, 1968?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1968:

• First Victim of 'Bible John' Serial Killer Patricia Docker, a 25-year-old woman, was found dead in Glasgow, Scotland, marking the first known victim of the notorious serial killer 'Bible John', who would go on to terrorize the city in the late 1960s. Her murder sparked a significant criminal investigation and public fear.
• Wilt Chamberlain Reaches 25,000 Point Milestone Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain made NBA history by becoming the first player to score 25,000 points in his professional career, a remarkable achievement that solidified his status as one of the most dominant players of his era.
• Death of Edna Ferber, Renowned American Author Edna Ferber, a celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and playwright known for iconic works like 'Giant' and 'Showboat', passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a significant literary legacy that captured the essence of American life.

Events in 1968

February 23, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1968

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1968

February 23, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 54th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1968 can also be written as 2/23/1968 in the US and as 23/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1968:

• Carole Gaessler

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Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1968:

• Mario Bruschera
• Camille Huysmans

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on February 23rd

February 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
2. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
3. Classics IV - Spooky
4. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

February 23, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1968 was The Mighty Quinn by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn
2. Love Affair - Everlasting Love
3. Amen Corner - Bend Me Shape Me
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Am I That Easy To Forget
5. Solomon King - She Wears My Ring

February 23, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
2. The Impressions - We're A Winner
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - There Was A Time
4. The Hesitations - Born Free
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 01:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 1968

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Someone born on February 23, 1968 is:

57 years 2 months old,

or 686 months and 21 days old,

or 2985 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20900 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1968?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 23, 1968.

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