What happened on Monday February 26, 1968?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1968:

• Clandestine Radio Voice of Iraqi People Final Transmission The communist-affiliated clandestine radio station 'Voice of Iraqi People' ceased broadcasting on February 26, 1968. This marked the end of an underground communication channel during a politically turbulent period in Iraq's history.
• Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, heir to the Danish royal throne, was born on February 26, 1968. As a member of the Danish royal family, he would later become King Frederik X upon his ascension.
• J.T. Snow - American Baseball Player J.T. Snow, a professional baseball player, was born on February 26, 1968. He played as a first baseman and became known for his defensive skills during his Major League Baseball career.
• René Groen - Soccer Player René Groen, a professional soccer player who played for SC Heerenveen, was born on February 26, 1968. He was part of the Dutch football scene during the late 20th century.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1968

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1968

February 26, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 57th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1968 can also be written as 2/26/1968 in the US and as 26/2/1968 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1968 in February 1968 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1968:

• Ed Quinn

  American actor known for roles in television series and films, with a steady career in entertainment.

• Tim Commerford

  Renowned bass player and songwriter, founding member of iconic rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1968:

• Emanuele Guerrieri
• Arturo Lancellotti

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on February 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1968 was Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu) by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra - Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)
2. Dionne Warwick - (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
3. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
4. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
5. 1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther & Abi Ofarim, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. Esther & Abi Ofarim - Cinderella Rockefella
2. Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich - Legend Of Xanadu
3. Tom Jones - Delilah
4. The Move - Fire Brigade
5. Manfred Mann - The Mighty Quinn

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1968 was I Wish It Would Rain by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
2. The Impressions - We're A Winner
3. James Brown And The Famous Flames - There Was A Time
4. The Hesitations - Born Free
5. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:06 am and setting at 05:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Mar 14, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1968

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Someone born on February 26, 1968 is:

57 years 2 months old,

or 686 months and 18 days old,

or 2985 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20897 days old,

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

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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

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

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