Friday May 31, 1968: on this day

May 31, 1968 was the 152nd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 31, 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 31, 1968, who was born and died on May 31, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 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 31st, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 31, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 31, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1968 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on May 31, 1968?


Famous people born on May 31, 1968:

  • Duane Causwell

    American basketball player: heat, center.

  • Jane Green

    Author.

  • Stéphane Roy

    Canadian actor and comedian.

  • John Connolly

    Irish journalist and author.

  • Timothy Brady

    American notable family, the son and nephew of actor scott brady (and his wife mary lizabeth tirony brady) and actors lawrence and edward...

  • Duane Causwell NBA center (Miami Heat

    Sacramento kings).

  • Kyoka Suzuki
  • Jørn Lande
  • Mike Fibbens
  • Orly Grossman
  • Marco Braico
  • Christopher McQuarrie

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 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 4 days old,

or 20381 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 1968?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

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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May 31, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 31, 1968:

  • Abel Bonnard
  • Mario Castoldi
  • Nicola Giunta

What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Joseph Haydn

    Austrian composer who was instrumental in the development of the classical symphony.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

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May 31, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1968:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 1968:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.
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May 31, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 31, 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 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.

May 31, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 31, 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 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.

May 31, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 31, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 31, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 31, 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 31, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 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 31, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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 31, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 31, 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

By:

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).

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

By:

The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

The Naked Ape by Desmond Morris

The Naked Ape

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This classic work is a landmark in popular psychology and anthropology. Zoologist Desmond Morris sees humans as another species of animal in the book that was first published in 1967.

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

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

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 …

May 31, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 31, 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 31, 1968?

On May 31, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1968?

On May 31, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1968?

On May 31, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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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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