What happened on Friday December 27, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 27, 1968:

• Apollo 8 Returns to Earth Apollo 8 successfully completed its historic mission, becoming the first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon. The mission, led by astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, marked a pivotal moment in space exploration during the height of the Space Race.
• China's Nuclear Test at Lop Nor The People's Republic of China conducted a nuclear test at the Lop Nor testing site, demonstrating its growing nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.
• North Central Airlines Flight 458 Crash North Central Airlines Flight 458 crashed at O'Hare International Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of 28 lives.
• The Breakfast Club Radio Program Ends The long-running ABC radio program 'The Breakfast Club' broadcast its final episode, marking the end of an era in radio entertainment.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Dec. 27, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 1968

December 27, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1968 can also be written as 12/27/1968 in the US and as 27/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 27, 1968:

• David di Nota
• Francesca Nunzi
• Luigi Bruschelli

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 27th

Famous people died on December 27, 1968:

• Giuseppe Botti
• Victor Ernest Shelford
• Edmund Clifton Stoner

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on December 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
4. Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
5. Classics IV - Stormy

December 27, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. The Temptations - Cloud Nine
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
5. Clarence Carter - Too Weak To Fight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 27, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:09 pm and setting at 01:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on December 27, 1968

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Someone born on December 27, 1968 is:

56 years 4 months old,

or 676 months and 9 days old,

or 2940 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20584 days old,

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

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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

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

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