What happened on Saturday May 25, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1968:

• French Political Unrest French president Charles de Gaulle proposed a referendum amid significant student protests, with students setting fire to the Paris Bourse. This event was part of the broader May 1968 protests in France, which challenged traditional political and social structures.
• Rolling Stones Release 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' The Rolling Stones released their iconic single 'Jumpin' Jack Flash', a high-energy rock song that would become one of their most famous tracks. The song, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, represented a return to the band's raw rock and roll roots after their more experimental psychedelic period.
• Gateway Arch Dedication in St. Louis The iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, was officially dedicated, marking a significant architectural and cultural milestone for the city. The 630-foot stainless steel monument, designed by Eero Saarinen, symbolizes the westward expansion of the United States and serves as a national memorial to the pioneers who helped shape the country.
• German Military Figure Dies George KFW von Knchler, a German marshal known for his role in the Netherlands during World War II, passed away at the age of 86, marking the end of a generation of military leaders from that era.
• LPGA Golfer Profile Debbi Miho Koyama competed in the 1995 US Women's Open, finishing in 28th place, representing the growing diversity and competitive spirit of women's professional golf.
• Bowling Tournament Results Dotty Fothergill won the BPAA US Women's Bowling Open, showcasing the competitive nature of women's sports in the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 25, 1968

Newspapers from 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.

May 25, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1968:

• Mathieu Pigasse

  Prominent French investment banker and media executive, serving as CEO of Lazard France and playing a significant role in the French media...

• Kendall Gill

  Professional basketball player who transitioned into boxing and sports broadcasting, known for his versatile athletic career.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 25th

Famous people died on May 25, 1968:

• Georg von Küchler

  German field marshal (d. 1968).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 25th

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.

1. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
2. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
3. The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
4. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
5. Bobby Goldsboro - 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.

1. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
2. Union Gap - Young Girl
3. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
4. The Small Faces - Lazy Sunday
5. 1910 Fruitgum Company - 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 music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
2. The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
3. Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
4. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Got The Feelin'

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 1968 was Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on May 25, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 19 days old,

or 2972 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20808 days old,

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

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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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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