Saturday May 25, 1968: on this day

May 25, 1968 was the 146th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 25, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 25, 1968, who was born and died on May 25, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells), movies (e.g. Hang 'Em High, directed by Ted Post), TV series (e.g. What Maisie Knew) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 25th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 25, 1968?


May 25, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 146th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1968 can also be written as 5/25/1968 in the US and as 25/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 25, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1968:

  • Rolling stones release jumping jack flash
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 25, 1968
  • Bpaa all-star bowling tournament won by jim stefanich.
  • Gateway arch in saint louis dedicated.
  • The gateway arch in st. louis, missouri, is dedicated.

May 25, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 25, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 25, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 25th, 1968 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 25, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 08:06 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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Who was born on May 25, 1968?


Famous people born on May 25, 1968:

  • Laurent Khaiat

    Israeli-american actor, born to a french mother with an arabic father.

  • Kendall Gill

    American basketball player, boxer, and sportscaster.

  • Mathieu Pigasse

    Mathieu pigasse is a french investment banker and media executive, known for his role as the ceo of lazard france and his involvement in the...

  • Kevin Heffernan

    Irish footballer and manager (b. 1929).

  • Nathalie Schneyder

    San francisco, california -- synchronized swimmer (1996 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Shawn Bouwens

    Nfl guard (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Stefano Cortinovis
  • Russ Rankin
  • Antonio Berardi
  • Vincenzo Beretta
  • José Manuel Carreño

Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:

  • Mike Myers
    Mike Myers

    Mike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...

  • Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen

    British actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Dave Lee Travis
    Dave Lee Travis

    Dave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.

  • Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz

    She was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.

  • Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca

    American model actress and producer.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Dixie Carter
    Dixie Carter

    American actress who was primarily a tv star.

  • Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

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May 25, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 23 days old,

or 2912 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20387 days old,

if you were born on May 25, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.

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

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

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May 25, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1968:

  • Georg von Küchler

    German field marshal (d. 1968).

  • Charles K Feldman [Gould]

    Producer (casino royale), reaches death at 63.

  • Charles Feldman
  • Pierre Boël
  • Giacomo Della Mea

What famous deaths happened on May 25th?

Famous deaths on May 25th:

  • Dany Robin
    Dany Robin

    French actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.

  • Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay

    British actor (born 1946).

  • Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...

  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly

    American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

  • Armarion Smith

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yasna Petrova

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Beatryce Beebe

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.

  • Gid Tanner

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

  • Sundiata

    Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.

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May 25, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 25, 1968:

  • Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
  • Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
  • Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
  • Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
  • The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
  • The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
  • Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
  • Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
  • Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
  • Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU

Observances on May 25, 1968:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May

Saints celebrated on May 25, 1968:

  • Saint Reinolf
  • Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
  • Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
  • Saint Frederic
  • Saint Augustine of Canterbury
  • Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
  • Saint Hildebert
  • Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
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May 25, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 25, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 25, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tighten Up
  2. - Mrs. Robinson
  3. - A Beautiful Morning
  4. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  5. - Honey

May 25, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 25, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 25, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - A Man Without Love
  4. - Lazy Sunday
  5. - Simon Says

May 25, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 1968 was Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 25, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 25, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tighten Up
  2. - Cowboys To Girls
  3. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  4. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  5. - I Got The Feelin'

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May 25, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 25, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hang 'Em High

Hang 'Em High

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley

Country: United States of America

Memories of Underdevelopment

Memories of Underdevelopment

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés

Bandolero!

Bandolero!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

Villa Rides

Villa Rides

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Buzz Kulik

Starring: Yul Brynner, Robert Mitchum, Maria Grazia Buccella, Charles Bronson

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

May 25, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 25, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Anker auf und Leinen los!

Anker auf und Leinen los!

Release year: 1968

Starring: Christa Siems, Heinz Engelmann, Horst Beck, Karl-Heinz Kreienbaum

How It Is

How It Is

Release year: 1968

May 25, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 25, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

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Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

May 25, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 25, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

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Who was the US President on May 25, 1968?

On May 25, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1968?

On May 25, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 25, 1968?

On May 25, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 25th?

May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
  • 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
  • 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.

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What happened in 1968?

1968 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
  • Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam

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What was the calendar for May 1968?

May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1968 calendar looked like.

Saturday May 25, 1968