What happened on Wednesday October 23, 1968?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1968:

• First Indigenous Indian Warship Launched The INS Nilgiri, a landmark achievement for the Indian Navy, was launched into the Arabian Sea from the Mazagon Dock Limited. This vessel represented India's growing naval capabilities and technological self-sufficiency, being the first warship entirely constructed within the country.
• Olympic Gold Medal for Kenyan Runner Kip Keino Kip Keino, representing Kenya, won the gold medal in the men's 1,500-meter race at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, completing the race in an impressive time of 3 minutes and 34.9 seconds. This victory was significant for Kenyan athletics and marked a milestone in African Olympic success.
• Maggie Flynn Broadway Premiere The musical play 'Maggie Flynn' opened at the ANTA Theater in New York City, running for 82 performances. The production was part of the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1968

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1968

October 23, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1968 can also be written as 10/23/1968 in the US and as 23/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

Famous people died on October 23, 1968:

• Theodore Tylor
• Naima Wifstrand
• Enrico Marone Cinzano
• Renato Sandalli

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on October 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
3. The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
4. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
5. The O'Kaysions - Girl Watcher

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
2. Casuals - Jesamine
3. Leapy Lee - Little Arrows
4. Union Gap - Lady Willpower

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
2. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
3. Jerry Butler - Hey, Western Union Man
4. The Impressions - Fool For You
5. The Unifics - Court Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 07:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 1968

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Someone born on October 23, 1968 is:

56 years 6 months old,

or 678 months and 21 days old,

or 2951 weeks

or 20657 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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