What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1968:

• First Supersonic Civilian Airliner Flight The Tupolev Tu-144, a groundbreaking Soviet supersonic passenger aircraft, completed its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. This aircraft, often nicknamed the 'Concordski' due to its similarity to the Anglo-French Concorde, represented a major technological achievement for the Soviet aerospace industry.
• Political Transition in Congo-Brazzaville Marien Ngouabi assumed the presidency of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), transforming the nation into a socialist state. His rise to power marked a significant political shift, establishing the People's Republic of the Congo and aligning the country more closely with socialist ideologies during the Cold War era.
• New York Jets AFL Championship The New York Jets won the American Football League (AFL) championship, a significant sporting achievement during the era before the NFL-AFL merger. This victory was part of the competitive landscape of professional football in the United States.
• MacRobertson Miller Airlines Tragedy MacRobertson Miller Airlines Flight 1750 crashed near Port Hedland, Western Australia, resulting in the tragic loss of all 26 people on board. This devastating incident highlighted the challenges of aviation safety during the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

December 31, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1968

December 31, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 366th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1968 can also be written as 12/31/1968 in the US and as 31/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1968:

• Junot Díaz

  Pulitzer Prize-winning Dominican-American writer, creative writing professor at MIT, and author of critically acclaimed works like 'The...

• Luciano Szafir

  Brazilian media personality known for his connection to famous TV host Xuxa and being the father of her daughter Sasha.

• Gerry Dee

  Canadian comedian, actor, and screenwriter known for his stand-up comedy and television appearances.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 31st

Famous people died on December 31, 1968:

• George Lewis

  American clarinet player and composer (b. 1900).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on December 31st

December 31, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1968 was Hello Goodbye by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. The Beatles - Hello Goodbye
2. The Monkees - Daydream Believer
3. John Fred & His Playboy Band - Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)
4. Gladys Knight & the Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. Union Gap - Woman, Woman

December 31, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
2. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
3. The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour (EP)
4. Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
5. The Four Tops - Walk Away Renee

December 31, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1968 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
3. Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
4. Wilson Pickett - I'm In Love
5. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Honey Chile

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 01:56 pm and setting at 05:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1969.

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Someone born on December 31, 1968 is:

56 years 3 months old,

or 675 months and 23 days old,

or 2938 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20567 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1968?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1968.

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