What happened on Thursday May 30, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1968:

• Charles de Gaulle Turns Tide in May 1968 French Crisis Charles de Gaulle dramatically reappears after fleeing to Baden-Baden, Germany, and strategically dissolves the French National Assembly through a radio broadcast. In a powerful show of political support, nearly one million of his supporters subsequently march along the Champs-Élysées in Paris, marking a critical turning point in the May 1968 political upheaval.
• The Beatles Begin White Album Recording The Beatles commence work on their groundbreaking self-titled double album (commonly known as the 'White Album'), which would become one of the most iconic and experimental records in their legendary discography.
• West German Parliament Passes Emergency Crisis Legislation The West German Parliament approves significant emergency crisis laws, reflecting the political tensions and potential instability of the late 1960s in Germany.
• Historic Church Destruction in Leipzig The University church in Leipzig, located in the German Democratic Republic, was explosively demolished, symbolizing the complex political and social transformations occurring in East Germany during this period.

Events in 1968

May 30, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 30, 1968

Newspapers from May. 30, 1968

May 30, 1968 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1968 can also be written as 5/30/1968 in the US and as 30/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1968:

• Zacarias Moussaoui

  French terrorist convicted for his role in the 9/11 attacks.

• Jason Kenney

  Canadian conservative politician who served as Premier of Alberta from 2019 to 2022.

• Philippe Valmont

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1968:

• Martin Noth

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 30th

May 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 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 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 11:42 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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Someone born on May 30, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 3 days old,

or 2970 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20792 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1968?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 30, 1968.

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