What happened on Friday May 31, 1968?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1968:

• Manchester United Wins European Cup In a historic match at Wembley Stadium in London, Manchester United defeats Benfica 4-1 in the European Cup Final. Bobby Charlton's two goals help the team become the first English club to win the prestigious European championship, marking a significant milestone in British football history.
• James Stewart's Military Retirement Legendary Hollywood actor James Stewart completes his distinguished military career, retiring from the United States Air Force after an impressive 27-year service. Stewart, known for his iconic film roles, was also a highly respected military pilot who served during World War II, rising to the rank of Colonel and flying numerous combat missions.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1968

Newspapers from May. 31, 1968

May 31, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1968 can also be written as 5/31/1968 in the US and as 31/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1968 in May 1968 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1968:

• Jane Green

  Bestselling British novelist known for contemporary women's fiction and chick lit genre.

• Duane Causwell

  Professional basketball player who played as a center for the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings during the NBA.

• Kyoka Suzuki

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1968:

• Abel Bonnard
• Mario Castoldi
• Nicola Giunta

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 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 31, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:41 am and setting at 12:19 am.

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 31, 1968

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Someone born on May 31, 1968 is:

56 years 11 months old,

or 683 months and 3 days old,

or 2970 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20791 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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