What happened on Wednesday December 25, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1968:

• Apollo 8: Historic Lunar Mission and Return Trajectory On Christmas Day 1968, the Apollo 8 mission achieved a groundbreaking milestone by performing the first successful Trans Earth Injection (TEI) maneuver. This critical operation sent the spacecraft and its crew on a trajectory back to Earth from lunar orbit, marking a significant achievement in human space exploration during the Space Race.
• Apollo 8 Christmas Moon Broadcast On Christmas Day 1968, the NASA Apollo 8 crew made history by broadcasting from lunar orbit. Astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders read passages from the Bible, creating a profound and memorable moment that connected space exploration with spiritual reflection during the holiday season.
• Kilvenmani Massacre: Tragic Violence Against Dalits On December 25, 1968, a horrific incident occurred in Kizhavenmani village, Tamil Nadu, where forty-four Dalits (untouchables) were brutally burnt to death. This tragic event was a violent retaliation against Dalit laborers who were campaigning for higher wages, highlighting the severe social tensions and systemic discrimination prevalent in rural India at the time.

Events in 1968

December 25, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1968

December 25, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1968 can also be written as 12/25/1968 in the US and as 25/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1968:

• Helena Christensen

  Renowned Danish supermodel who rose to international fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 25th

December 25, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 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 25, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 11:34 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 25, 1968 is:

56 years 4 months old,

or 676 months and 16 days old,

or 2941 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20591 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1968?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 25, 1968.

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