Wednesday May 29, 1968: on this day

May 29, 1968 was the 150th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 29, 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 29, 1968, who was born and died on May 29, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 29, 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 29th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 29, 1968?


May 29, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 150th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1968 can also be written as 5/29/1968 in the US and as 29/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 29, 1968: What happened on that day?


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May 29, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 29, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th 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 29, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 29, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:44 am and setting at 10:58 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 29, 1968?


Famous people born on May 29, 1968:

  • Lavonne Cox

    Lavonne Cox is a renowned singer and performer with a powerful voice.

  • Tate George

    Tate George is a former NBA player who played for the New Jersey Nets.

  • Jessica Morden

    English politician.

  • Hida Viloria

    American activist.

  • Torquhil Campbell

    13th duke of argyll, scottish politician.

  • Duane Young

    Nfl tight end (san diego chargers).

  • Brian Roche

    Nfl tight end (san diego chargers).

  • Chiara Colizzi
  • Janne Immonen
  • Øyvind Skaanes
  • Edmilson Dias de Lucena
  • Park Tae-ha

Whose famous birthday is on May 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 29th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

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

  • Danny Elfman
    Danny Elfman

    Danny elfman is a composer known for his work on numerous film scores, including those for tim burton's movies such as 'batman' and 'edward...

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Melanie Brown
    Melanie Brown

    English actress and musician (spice girls).

  • Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey

    Laura bailey is an american actress known for her work in voice acting, particularly for her roles in video games such as the last of us...

  • Annette Bening
    Annette Bening

    Annette bening is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as american beauty, the kids are all right, and being...

  • Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett

    He is a british homosexual actor.

  • Riley Keough
    Riley Keough

    American daughter of a prominent family, she was the first grandchild of elvis presley's late father, danny keough.

  • Adrian Paul
    Adrian Paul

    British actor seen in "the highlanders" tv series.

  • Melissa Etheridge
    Melissa Etheridge

    American singer, songwriter, and rock star.

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May 29, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 19 days old,

or 2911 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20383 days old,

if you were born on May 29, 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 29, 1968?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 29th 2024.

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

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

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May 29, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1968:

  • Arnold Susi

    Estonian lawyer and politician, estonian minister of education (b. 1896).

  • Erling Lindberg
  • Jacques Chardonne
  • René Jacolliot
  • Stewart Menzies

What famous deaths happened on May 29th?

Famous deaths on May 29th:

  • Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider

    Internationally known german actress.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman

    American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

  • Mary Pickford
    Mary Pickford

    Canadian-american actress.

  • Gavin MacLeod
    Gavin MacLeod

    American actor best known for his roles in the tv series "the mary tyler moore show" (1970-1977) and "the love boat” (1977-87).

  • Betsy Palmer
    Betsy Palmer

    Betsy palmer was an american actress best known for her role as mrs.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    American comedian, genius at caricature and humor.

  • Coral Browne
    Coral Browne

    Australian actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • John Barrymore
    John Barrymore

    American minor actor claimed to be the unborn son of john barrymore.

  • Eugenie Besserer
    Eugenie Besserer

    Actress anna christie, madame x, dies at 65.

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May 29, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 29, 1968:

  • Nigeria: Democracy Day.
  • United Kingdom: Oak Apple Day.
  • Venezuela: Tree Day.
  • Argentina: Army Day.
  • Blessed Adhemar
  • Bahá'f Faith: Ascension of Bahá'u'llah.

Observances on May 29, 1968:

  • International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Saints celebrated on May 29, 1968:

  • Saint Theodosia
  • Saint Erwin
  • Saint Maximinus of Trier
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May 29, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 29, 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 29, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 29, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 29, 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 29, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 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 29, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 29, 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 29, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 29, 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 29, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 29, 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 29, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 29, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Double Helix by James Watson

The Double Helix

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This is the classic personal account by Watson and Crick of their groundbreaking discovery of DNA structure. Now with introduction by Sylvia Nasar (author of A Beautiful Mind).

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.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

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Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

The French Chef Cookbook by Julia Child

The French Chef Cookbook

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

May 29, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 29, 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 29, 1968?

On May 29, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 29, 1968?

On May 29, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 29, 1968?

On May 29, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 29th?

May 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - T-series, an indian film production company and record label, has reached 100 million subscribers to its most-subscribed youtube channel.
  • 2018 - 2018 liege attack: three people are killed, including two officers from the belgian police, in liege. four officers were also injured in the shooting. police later killed the gunman who took a female hostage.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: philippine forces continue fighting maute militants for marawi.

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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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Wednesday May 29, 1968