What happened on Saturday September 28, 1968?

Here's what happened on September 28, 1968:

• The Beatles' "Hey Jude" Tops Charts The Beatles' single "Hey Jude" reaches number 1 on the music charts and maintains the top position for an impressive 9 weeks, demonstrating the band's immense popularity during the late 1960s.
• Birth of Mika Häkkinen Mika Häkkinen, a renowned Finnish Formula One race car driver, was born. He would later become a two-time World Champion and one of Finland's most successful racing drivers.
• NASL Championship The Atlanta Chiefs defeat the San Diego Toros 3-0 to win the North American Soccer League (NASL) championship, marking a significant moment in early American professional soccer.
• College Football Passing Record Chuck Hixson from Southern Methodist University sets a notable passing record by completing 37 of 69 passes during a game, highlighting individual athletic performance.
• Roller Skating Speed Record Alberto Giolani of Italy sets a remarkable roller skating record by covering 23.133 miles in one hour, showcasing human endurance and athletic achievement.
• Broadway Musical Closes The musical "Happy Time" concludes its run at the Broadway Theater in New York City after 286 performances, marking the end of its theatrical journey.

Events in 1968

September 28, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 28, 1968

Newspapers from Sep. 28, 1968

September 28, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1968 can also be written as 9/28/1968 in the US and as 28/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

September 28, 1968 in September 1968 calendar

Famous people born on September 28, 1968:

• Naomi Watts

  Acclaimed British-Australian actress known for her powerful performances in psychological thrillers and dramatic films like 'Mulholland...

• Mika Hakkinen

  Legendary Finnish Formula One racing driver who won two consecutive World Championships in 1998 and 1999, becoming one of the most...

• Emmanuelle Gaume
• Carré Otis
• Francois Botha
• Trish Keenan

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on September 28th

Famous people died on September 28, 1968:

• Norman Brookes
• Carlo Concina

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on September 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
3. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
4. Deep Purple - Hush
5. The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 28, 1968 was I've Gotta Get A Message To You by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
2. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
3. The Beach Boys - Do It Again
4. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
2. Aretha Franklin - The House That Jack Built
3. Clarence Carter - Slip Away
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Special Occasion
5. The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 28, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 28, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 02:17 pm and setting at 10:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Someone born on September 28, 1968 is:

56 years 7 months old,

or 679 months and 6 days old,

or 2953 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20672 days old,

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

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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

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

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