Sunday May 05, 1968: on this day

May 05, 1968 was the 126th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 05, 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 05, 1968, who was born and died on May 05, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. Blue, directed by Silvio Narizzano), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1968?


May 05, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 126th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1968 can also be written as 5/5/1968 in the US and as 5/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 1968: What happened on that day?


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May 05, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 05, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 05, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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May 05, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

55%

The moon phase on May 05, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:56 am and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1968.

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Who was born on May 05, 1968?


Famous people born on May 05, 1968:

  • Dariusz Michalczewski

    Former professional boxer known for his successful career in the light heavyweight division.

  • Husayn Mushaima

    Contemporary author known for his works on social issues.

  • Jaana Heiska

    Finnish contemporary artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Robert David Burns in Mission Hills

    California, usa; pga golfer (1994 buick-5th).

  • Craig Hendrickson

    Canadian football league (winnipeg blue bombers).

  • Michael Titley

    Wlaf tight end (london monarchs).

  • Andrew McCabe

    Public servant.

  • Katherine Rake

    English academic.

  • Eric Omond
  • Tragedy at Furiani Stadium
  • Atsuro Watabe
  • Nick Moloney
  • John Soko
  • Indrek Varblane
  • Ol'ga Sidorova
  • Miho Morikawa
  • Jurij Kalytvyncev
  • Geert Emmerechts
  • Dejan Djuranović

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Craig David
    Craig David

    Craig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

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May 05, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 14 days old,

or 2915 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20407 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 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 05, 1968?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 05, 1968.

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May 05, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1968:

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Rosalie Slaughter Morton
  • Martino Trulli
  • Massimo Adolfo Vitale

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Evoleht Garcia

    Famous painter known for unique style.

  • Joshiah Henson

    Key figure in the Underground Railroad movement.

  • Ilija Garašanin

    Serbian statesman known for drafting the Načertanije, a political program for the unification of Serbs.

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May 05, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1968:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1968:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1968:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Cry Like A Baby
  3. - Young Girl
  4. - Lady Madonna
  5. - Tighten Up

May 05, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What A Wonderful World / Cabaret
  2. - Young Girl
  3. - A Man Without Love
  4. - Lazy Sunday
  5. - Simon Says

May 05, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1968 was I Got The Feelin' by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 05, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got The Feelin'
  2. - Cowboys To Girls
  3. - If You Can Want
  4. - (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
  5. - Sweet Inspiration

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May 05, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue

Blue

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Silvio Narizzano

Starring: Terence Stamp, Joanna Pettet, Karl Malden, Stathis Giallelis

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jeffrey Hunter, Mylène Demongeot

A Lovely Way to Die

A Lovely Way to Die

Release year: 1968

Directed by: David Lowell Rich

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina, Eli Wallach, Kenneth Haigh

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

May 05, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 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:

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Les secrets de la mer rouge

Les secrets de la mer rouge

Release year: 1968

Day of Discovery

Day of Discovery

Release year: 1968

The Talk of the Town

The Talk of the Town

Release year: 1968

May 05, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 05, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

A Mass For The Dead by William Gibson

A Mass For The Dead

By:

1968, ATHENEUM PUBLISHERS

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

By:

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

The Triumph by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Triumph

By:

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May 05, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 05, 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

history

Who was the US President on May 05, 1968?

On May 05, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1968?

On May 05, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1968?

On May 05, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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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.

Discover how May 1968 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 5, 1968