Tuesday May 28, 1968: on this day

May 28, 1968 was the 149th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 28, 1968 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 28, 1968, who was born and died on May 28, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 28, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. What Maisie Knew) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 28th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 28, 1968?


May 28, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1968 can also be written as 5/28/1968 in the US and as 28/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 28, 1968: What happened on that day?


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May 28, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 28, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 28, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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May 28, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 28, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:56 am and setting at 10:06 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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Who was born on May 28, 1968?


Famous people born on May 28, 1968:

  • Kylie Minogue
    Kylie Minogue

    Australian singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Char Thompson

    Wlaf running back (barcelona dragons).

  • Tomas P Pukstys

    Chicago, illinois -- javelin thrower (1996 olympics- 8th place).

  • Sandra Bacher in Long Island

    New york, usa.

  • Tony Leech
  • Chubb Rock
  • Claudio Scremin
  • Francesco Specchia
  • Gheorghe Gușet
  • Frédéric Vasseur
  • Róbert Štefko
  • Ivo Alfredo
  • Jesús Mena
  • Thierry Gentina
  • Paulo Macedo
  • Tetsu Nagasawa

Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Romain Duris
    Romain Duris

    French actor, born to engineer-architect.

  • Marco Rubio
    Marco Rubio

    American politician and united states senator from florida.

  • Chiara Mastroianni
    Chiara Mastroianni

    French actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.

  • Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan

    Carey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Jean-Pierre Léaud
    Jean-Pierre Léaud

    French actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.

  • Gladys Knight
    Gladys Knight

    American singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.

  • Justin Kirk
    Justin Kirk

    American actor known for 'Weeds' and 'Angels in America'.

  • Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker

    Acclaimed actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Baby Doll' and 'Giant'.

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May 28, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 20 days old,

or 2912 weeks

or 20384 days old,

if you were born on May 28, 1968.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 1968?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 28, 1968.

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May 28, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 28, 1968:

  • Kees van Dongen

    Dutch-French Fauvist painter known for his vibrant use of color.

  • Fyodor Okhlopkov

    Russian sergeant and sniper (b. 1908).

  • Fyodor Matveyevich Okhlopkov

    Soviet sniper (born 1908).

  • Jean-Marie Gantois
  • Oswald Tower
  • Antonio Conti
  • Corbett Davis

What famous deaths happened on May 28th?

Famous deaths on May 28th:

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.

  • Eric Morecambe
    Eric Morecambe

    British comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.

  • Cornelia Frances
    Cornelia Frances

    British actress who made her debut in 1960.

  • Martha Scott
    Martha Scott

    American actress and producer (d.2003).

  • Jean Muir
    Jean Muir

    (dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.

  • Lurene Tuttle
    Lurene Tuttle

    Actress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.

  • Walter Connolly
    Walter Connolly

    Actor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.

  • Daniela Rocca
    Daniela Rocca

    Actress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.

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May 28, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 28, 1968:

  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
  • Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
  • Lanfranc
  • Bernard of Menthon
  • Augustine of Canterbury
  • William of Gellone
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May 28, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 28, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 28, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 28, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 28, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mrs. Robinson
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - A Beautiful Morning
  4. - Tighten Up
  5. - Honey

May 28, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 28, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 28, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Girl
  2. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  3. - Honey
  4. - A Man Without Love
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man

May 28, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1968 was Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 28, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 28, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  2. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  3. - Tighten Up
  4. - Cowboys To Girls
  5. - Does Your Mama Know About Me

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May 28, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 28, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

Killer Adios

Killer Adios

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Primo Zeglio

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel

Country: Italy

Hang 'Em High

Hang 'Em High

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley

Country: United States of America

Memories of Underdevelopment

Memories of Underdevelopment

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés

Bandolero!

Bandolero!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

May 28, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 28, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Release year: 1968

Nice Time

Nice Time

Release year: 1968

May 28, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 28, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron

The Confessions of Nat Turner

By:

The only lasting, effective revolt against American Negroslavy took place in the late summer 1831 in remote Virginia...

Tunc by Lawrence Durrell

Tunc

By:

One scientist discovers that his famed invention can lead to dangerous outcomes. Felix Charlock's scientific genius and his unique invention are unrivalled. Merlin, an obscure and mysterious international company, hires Felix to join his family.

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

By:

The French Chef Cookbook: From The French Chef, PBS's original series, you will find all of Julia Child's recipes here.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

By:

This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

May 28, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 28, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

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Who was the US President on May 28, 1968?

On May 28, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1968?

On May 28, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 28, 1968?

On May 28, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 28th?

May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
  • 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
  • 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.

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What happened in 1968?

1968 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
  • Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam

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What was the calendar for May 1968?

May 1968 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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