What happened on Sunday May 26, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1968:

• Iceland's Historic Traffic Transition On H-dagurinn (the 'H-Day'), Iceland made a significant nationwide transportation change by switching from left-hand to right-hand traffic driving, a complex logistical operation that occurred overnight.
• Remembering Little Willie John Commemorating Little Willie John, a pioneering American R&B singer who significantly influenced rhythm and blues music during his tragically short career (1937-1968).
• Danish Royal Succession Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, continued the royal lineage as the heir apparent, maintaining the Danish monarchy's historical continuity.
• Kathy Whitworth's Golf Victory Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth won the LPGA Dallas Civitan Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as a dominant female golfer of her era.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1968

Newspapers from May. 26, 1968

May 26, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 147th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1968 can also be written as 5/26/1968 in the US and as 26/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1968:

• Frederik Crown Prince of Denmark

  Crown Prince Frederik is the heir apparent to the Danish throne, known for his humanitarian work, athletic achievements, and modern approach...

• Fernando León de Aranoa

  Fernando León de Aranoa is a renowned Spanish film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his socially conscious and critically...

• Willie Burton

  Willie Burton is an American basketball player who played as a guard and forward during his professional career.

• Frederik

  Crown prince of denmark.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1968:

• Little Willie John
• Joseph MacDonald
• Nate Watt
• Ruggero Vasari

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 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 26, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:45 am and setting at 09:08 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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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1968

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Someone born on May 26, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 27 days old,

or 2973 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20816 days old,

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

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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