Thursday May 23, 1968: on this day

May 23, 1968 was the 144th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1968, who was born and died on May 23, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1968?


May 23, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1968 can also be written as 5/23/1968 in the US and as 23/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1968: What happened on that day?


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May 23, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 23, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 23, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 06:00 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 23, 1968?


Famous people born on May 23, 1968:

  • John Ortiz
    John Ortiz

    John ortiz is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as carlito's way, american gangster, and silver linings playbook.

  • Guinevere Turner
    Guinevere Turner

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Philippe Verdier

    French tv meteorologist and weather presenter on france 2 was described as climato skeptical following the publication of a book titled...

  • Tom Shannon

    Founder of Brightcove, a leading online video platform.

  • Daryl Hobbs

    Nfl wide receiver (oakland raiders).

  • Vince Ebert

    German comedian, author and cabaret performer.

  • Tiffany Rochelle-Anderson in Laguna Beach

    California, usa; wpva volleyball player (nationals-13th-1995).

  • David Retik

    American communications executive was killed on american airlines flight 11 that crashed into the world trade center on 9/11/2001.

  • Laura Wasser
  • Hernán Medford
  • Thomas Jordan
  • Fredrik Gärdeman

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 25 days old,

or 2912 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20389 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1968?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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

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

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May 23, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1968:

  • James Burke

    Actor (ellery queen, army surgeon), is killed at 81.

  • Merle Kendrick

    Orchestra leader (window on the world), passes away at 72.

  • Franco Riccardi
  • Henry Dumas
  • Gaudenzio Binaschi
  • Morris Fisher

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Helyne Hathaway

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Orabelle Patsy

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

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May 23, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1968:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1968:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1968:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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:

  1. - Tighten Up
  2. - Mrs. Robinson
  3. - A Beautiful Morning
  4. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  5. - Honey

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - A Man Without Love
  4. - Lazy Sunday
  5. - Simon Says

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 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:

  1. - Tighten Up
  2. - Cowboys To Girls
  3. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  4. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  5. - I Got The Feelin'

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May 23, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hang 'Em High

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

Memories of Underdevelopment

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés

Bandolero!

Bandolero!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

Villa Rides

Villa Rides

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Buzz Kulik

Starring: Yul Brynner, Robert Mitchum, Maria Grazia Buccella, Charles Bronson

Commandos

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 23, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Anker auf und Leinen los!

Anker auf und Leinen los!

Release year: 1968

Starring: Christa Siems, Heinz Engelmann, Horst Beck, Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum

How It Is

How It Is

Release year: 1968

May 23, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

By:

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

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

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 23, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1968?

On May 23, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1968?

On May 23, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1968?

On May 23, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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.

Discover how May 1968 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 23, 1968