What happened on Friday July 26, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1968:

• Vietnam War: Opposition Leader Sentenced for Peace Advocacy On July 26, 1968, Truong Dinh Dzu, a prominent South Vietnamese opposition leader, was sentenced to five years of hard labor for proposing a coalition government as a potential path to ending the Vietnam War. Dzu, who had previously contested the 1967 Presidential elections, was prosecuted under a 1965 decree targeting individuals perceived as interfering with the government's anti-communist efforts. His advocacy for a negotiated political solution was seen as a threat by the South Vietnamese authorities, highlighting the intense political repression during the conflict.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1968

July 26, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 208th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1968 can also be written as 7/26/1968 in the US and as 26/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1968:

• Frédéric Diefenthal

  A prominent French actor and writer best known for his starring roles in the popular 'Taxi' movie franchise and the television series 'The...

• Olivia Williams

  A talented English actress recognized for her memorable performances in critically acclaimed films like 'The Sixth Sense' and 'An...

• Vítor Pereira (football manager)
• Dominic Kinnear

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1968:

• Cemal Tollu

  Turkish painter and lieutenant (d. 1968).

• Pierino Sodano

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. Gary Puckett - Lady Willpower
3. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
4. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
5. Cliff Nobles - The Horse

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

1. The Equals - Baby Come Back
2. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
3. OC Smith - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp
4. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
5. Cupid's Inspiration - Yesterday Has Gone

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
3. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse
4. Pigmeat Markham - Here Comes The Judge
5. The Dells - Stay In My Corner

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:37 am and setting at 09:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1968

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Someone born on July 26, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 18 days old,

or 2963 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20746 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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