What happened on Tuesday December 24, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1968:

• Apollo 8 Moon Orbit Mission The Apollo 8 mission marked a historic milestone in space exploration when its crew became the first humans to enter lunar orbit. Astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders performed ten lunar orbits, captured the iconic Earthrise photograph, and broadcast live television pictures from space. During their Christmas Eve broadcast, they read the first ten verses of Genesis, creating a profound moment of human connection and wonder.
• Formation of Khmer Rouge The Khmer Rouge was officially formed in Cambodia as an offshoot movement of the Vietnam People's Army from North Vietnam, with the goal of establishing communism in the nation. This marked the beginning of a tragic period in Cambodian history that would lead to significant political upheaval and human rights atrocities.
• USS Pueblo Crew Released After 11 months of captivity in North Korea on suspicion of espionage, the crew of the USS Pueblo was released. This incident was a significant diplomatic and military tension during the Cold War era.
• George Best Wins Ballon d'Or Manchester United's legendary winger George Best was awarded the Ballon d'Or, recognizing him as the best European football player of the year. Best was known for his exceptional skill, charisma, and significant impact on the sport.
• WATU TV Channel Launch WATU (later known as WAGT) TV channel 26 in Augusta, Georgia, began broadcasting as a CBS affiliate, expanding local media and communication options in the region.

Events in 1968

December 24, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1968

December 24, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1968 can also be written as 12/24/1968 in the US and as 24/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1968:

• Doyle Bramhall II

  Renowned blues and rock guitarist known for his work with Eric Clapton and Roger Waters, and as a solo artist with a distinctive musical...

• Choi Jin-sil

  Prominent South Korean actress and model who tragically died by suicide in 2008, leaving a significant impact on Korean entertainment...

• Marleen Renders

  Belgian long-distance runner who competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics marathon, representing her country in international athletics.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1968:

• Gualtiero Laeng

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
4. Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
5. Classics IV - Stormy

December 24, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. The Temptations - Cloud Nine
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
5. Clarence Carter - Too Weak To Fight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:06 am and setting at 10:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Someone born on December 24, 1968 is:

56 years 4 months old,

or 676 months and 19 days old,

or 2942 weeks

or 20594 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1968?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 24, 1968.

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