What happened on Thursday May 23, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1968:

• Echo 1 Communications Satellite Deorbits Echo 1, the world's first communications satellite launched in 1960, completed its mission by falling out of orbit and burning up upon atmospheric re-entry. This marked the end of an important early milestone in satellite communications technology.
• AC Milan Wins European Cup Winners' Cup AC Milan secured their 8th European Cup Winners' Cup victory in Rotterdam, Netherlands, marking a significant achievement in the club's prestigious football history.
• Beatles Open Apple Boutique in London The Beatles opened their second Apple Boutique at 161 New Kings Road in London, continuing their expansion of the Apple Corps retail venture. This boutique was part of the band's diversification into retail and business enterprises during their late 1960s period.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1968

Newspapers from 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.

May 23, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1968:

• Laura Wasser

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1968:

• Gaudenzio Binaschi
• Morris Fisher

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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.

1. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
2. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
3. The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
4. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
5. Bobby Goldsboro - 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.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
4. The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
5. 1910 Fruitgum Company - 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 music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
2. The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
3. Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
4. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1968

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Someone born on May 23, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 10 days old,

or 2971 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20799 days old,

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

There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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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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