What happened on Saturday March 23, 1968?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1968:

• Walter Fauntroy: First DC Congressional Delegate Reverend Walter Fauntroy made history by becoming the first non-voting congressional delegate representing Washington, D.C., a significant milestone in the city's political representation.
• UCLA Wins NCAA Men's Basketball Championship In a decisive victory, the UCLA Bruins defeated the University of North Carolina Tar Heels 78-55 in the 30th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, showcasing their basketball dominance.
• Joni Mitchell's Debut Album Released Reprise Records released 'Song To A Seagull', the debut studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, marking the beginning of her influential musical career.
• France Wins Five Nations Rugby Championship France achieved a historic Grand Slam victory in the Five Nations Rugby Championship, defeating Wales 14-9 at the National Stadium in Cardiff, marking a significant moment in French rugby history.
• Mike Atherton: English Cricket Player Mike Atherton was a prominent Lancashire batsman who served as captain of the England national cricket team, known for his strategic leadership and batting skills.
• Atul Wassan: Indian Cricket Player Atul Wassan was an Indian pace bowler who played cricket professionally during the late 1980s and early 1990s, representing India's national cricket team.
• Curtis Mayfield: Canadian Football Player Curtis Mayfield was a wide receiver who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League, contributing to the team's offensive strategy.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1968

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1968

March 23, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1968 can also be written as 3/23/1968 in the US and as 23/3/1968 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1968 in March 1968 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1968:

• Pierre Palmade

  French comedian and actor known for his satirical sketches and open discussions about his personal life.

• Damon Albarn

  Renowned English musician, frontman of Blur and co-founder of virtual band Gorillaz.

• Fernando Hierro

  Spanish football legend who played as a defender and midfielder, later becoming a football manager.

• Zak Penn
• Virginio Lunardi
• Andrea Maffei
• Filippo Malatesta
• Andrea Cecchi
• Claudio Nunes
• Elisa Rea
• Claudia Marchionni
• Carlo Alberto Cova

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1968:

• Edwin O'Connor

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist best known for his influential political novel 'The Last Hurrah', which explored urban politics in mid-20th...

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on March 23rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 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 23, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 01:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1968.

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Someone born on March 23, 1968 is:

57 years 1 month old,

or 685 months

or 2978 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20850 days old,

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

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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

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

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