What happened on Monday June 24, 1968?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1968:

• Republic of Rose Island Declaration Giorgio Rosa declared the independence of the Republic of Rose Island, an artificial platform off the coast of Rimini, Italy. The micronation was quickly dismantled by Italian authorities, highlighting the challenges of establishing independent territories.
• Resurrection City Closure Resurrection City, a protest encampment established by the Poor People's Campaign in Washington D.C., was permanently closed, marking the end of a significant civil rights demonstration.
• Joe Frazier Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Joe Frazier secured the world heavyweight boxing title by technical knockout (TKO) against Manda Ramos, further establishing his dominance in the sport.
• Sandra Post Wins LPGA Championship Canadian golfer Sandra Post made history by becoming the first non-US player and first rookie to win the LPGA Championship, marking a significant milestone in women's professional golf.
• Silver Certificate Dollar Redemption Deadline The U.S. Treasury set a final deadline for redeeming silver certificate dollars for silver bullion, signaling a transition in the nation's monetary policy and silver-backed currency system.
• Jim Northrup's Grand Slam Performance Detroit Tigers player Jim Northrup hit two grand slams in a remarkable game, leading his team to a decisive 14-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1968

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1968

June 24, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 176th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1968 can also be written as 6/24/1968 in the US and as 24/6/1968 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1968 in June 1968 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1968:

• Boris Gelfand

  Boris Gelfand is a renowned Israeli chess grandmaster who achieved international recognition in chess.

• Jean Charest

  Jean Charest is a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as Premier of Quebec from 2003 to 2012.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1968:

• Angelo Giuseppe Jelmini

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on June 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
2. Cliff Nobles - The Horse
3. Richard Harris - MacArthur Park
4. Ohio Express - Yummy Yummy Yummy
5. Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 - The Look Of Love

June 24, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
3. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
4. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone
5. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1968 was Think by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Think
2. The Temptations - I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
4. Jerry Butler - Never Give You Up
5. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:55 am and setting at 08:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jul 10, 1968.

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Someone born on June 24, 1968 is:

56 years 10 months old,

or 682 months and 19 days old,

or 2968 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20777 days old,

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

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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