What happened on Wednesday May 29, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1968:

• Manchester United Wins European Championship Manchester United makes history by becoming the first English team to win the European Cup (now UEFA Champions League), defeating Benfica of Portugal 4-1 in an exciting match at Wembley Stadium after extra time.
• UN Sanctions on Rhodesian Minority Government The United Nations passed a resolution imposing economic sanctions on the white-minority-ruled government of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), escalating international pressure against the apartheid-like regime.
• US Truth in Lending Act Signed The Truth in Lending Act was signed into law, providing consumers with standardized disclosures about the cost of credit and protecting them from unfair lending practices.
• Tragic Daycare Center Gas Explosion A devastating natural gas explosion in Hapeville, Georgia, resulted in the tragic deaths of seven children and two adults at a local day care center, highlighting the critical importance of safety regulations.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 29, 1968

Newspapers from 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.

May 29, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people died on May 29, 1968:

• Arnold Susi

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

• Jacques Chardonne
• René Jacolliot
• Stewart Menzies

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 29th

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.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
2. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
3. The Rascals - A Beautiful Morning
4. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
5. Bobby Goldsboro - 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.

1. Union Gap - Young Girl
2. The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash
3. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - A Man Without Love
5. Donovan - 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 music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
3. Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
4. The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
5. Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - Does Your Mama Know About Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1968

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Someone born on May 29, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 4 days old,

or 2970 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20793 days old,

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

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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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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