What happened on Tuesday August 27, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1968:

• Chicago Democratic Convention Protests During the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, intense clashes erupted between police and anti-war demonstrators. Law enforcement used aggressive tactics, including tear gas, to disperse protesters, creating a volatile and historically significant confrontation that symbolized the deep social and political tensions of the late 1960s.
• Civil Rights Protest in Derry On August 27, 1968, the Derry Housing Action Committee (DHAC) staged a significant protest at the Guildhall's council chamber. Following the demonstration, activist Eamon Melaugh contacted the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) to organize a subsequent march in Derry, marking an important moment in the Northern Ireland civil rights movement.

Events in 1968

August 27, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1968

August 27, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1968 can also be written as 8/27/1968 in the US and as 27/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1968:

• Daphne Koller

  Renowned computer scientist and AI researcher who co-founded Coursera, a leading online learning platform.

• Emanual Davis

  Professional basketball player who played as a guard for the Houston Rockets during his career.

• Jorge Cadete
• Alessandra Cappellotto

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1968:

• Princess Marina

  Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, was a prominent member of the British Royal Family, known for her elegance, charitable work, and royal...

• Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark (b. 1906)
• Robert Z. Leonard
• Raffaele Sanna Randaccio

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on August 27th

August 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 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 27, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 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 27th is Virgo.

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August 27, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 09:52 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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Someone born on August 27, 1968 is:

56 years 8 months old,

or 680 months and 16 days old,

or 2959 weeks

or 20713 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1968?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1968.

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