What happened on Monday July 29, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1968:

• Arenal Volcano Catastrophic Eruption Mount Arenal in Costa Rica experiences a devastating volcanic eruption, killing approximately 80 people and causing massive destruction in the surrounding region. This Pelee-type eruption buried three small villages and marked a significant geological event in Costa Rican history.
• Pope Paul VI Issues Controversial Birth Control Encyclical Pope Paul VI published the encyclical 'Humanae Vitae' (Of Human Life), which officially prohibited all artificial forms of birth control, sparking significant debate within the Catholic Church and global religious and social circles.
• George Culver's No-Hitter Cincinnati Reds pitcher George Culver threw a remarkable no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning the game 6-1 and showcasing exceptional pitching skill.
• Unassisted Triple Play in Washington DC During a baseball game in Washington DC, Ron Hansen achieved the rare feat of an unassisted triple play against the Cleveland team, a remarkable moment in baseball history.
• Gram Parsons Refuses South African Performance Musician Gram Parsons declined to perform with the Byrds in South Africa, likely as a stance against the apartheid regime's discriminatory policies during this period.

Events in 1968

July 29, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1968

July 29, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 211th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1968 can also be written as 7/29/1968 in the US and as 29/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1968:

• Paavo Lötjönen

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• Alan Cox

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 29th

July 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1968 was Hello, I Love You by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
2. Mason Williams - Classical Gas
3. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
4. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
5. Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man

July 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
2. Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
3. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
4. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

July 29, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
3. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
4. Pigmeat Markham - Here Comes The Judge
5. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 July 29, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:03 am and setting at 10:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on July 29, 1968

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Someone born on July 29, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 15 days old,

or 2963 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20743 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1968?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 29, 1968.

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