What happened on Monday August 26, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1968:

• 1968 Democratic National Convention Begins The Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago, Illinois, during a tumultuous year marked by political unrest, civil rights movements, and opposition to the Vietnam War. This convention would become historically significant due to the intense protests and political tensions surrounding the event.
• The Beatles Release "Hey Jude" The Beatles released their iconic single "Hey Jude" in the United States under the Apple Records label. Written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon-McCartney, the song became one of the band's most successful and longest-running singles, topping charts worldwide.

Events in 1968

August 26, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1968

August 26, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 239th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1968 can also be written as 8/26/1968 in the US and as 26/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1968:

• Chris Boardman

  Renowned British professional cyclist who won multiple Olympic gold medals and set numerous world records in cycling, particularly in track...

• Madhur Bhandarkar

  Indian film director known for critically acclaimed movies exploring social issues in contemporary Indian society.

• Iris Junik

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1968:

• Kay Francis

  Kay Francis was a prominent Hollywood actress during the Golden Age of cinema, known for her sophisticated roles in pre-Code films and her...

• Corrado Corelli
• Giuseppe Enrici

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
2. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
3. Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
4. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
5. The Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love

August 26, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
3. The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
4. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

August 26, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
2. Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
3. Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
4. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
5. Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 26, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:03 am and setting at 09:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1968

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Someone born on August 26, 1968 is:

56 years 8 months old,

or 680 months and 17 days old,

or 2959 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20714 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1968?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 26, 1968.

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