Sunday May 12, 1968: on this day

May 12, 1968 was the 133rd day of the year 1968, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 12, 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 12, 1968, who was born and died on May 12, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro), movies (e.g. The Swimmer, directed by Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack), TV series (e.g. Dream House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1968?


May 12, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1968 can also be written as 5/12/1968 in the US and as 12/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1968:

  • Wskg tv channel 46 in binghamton, new york (pbs) begins broadcasting
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 12, 1968
  • Mickey wright wins lpga tall city golf open.
  • North vietnamese and viet cong forces attack australian troops defending fire support base coral, east of lai khe in south vietnam on the night of 12/13 may, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides and beginning the battle of coral-balmoral.
  • Vietnam war: north vietnamese and viet cong forces attack australian troops defending fire support base coral.

May 12, 1968: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 12, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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May 12, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1968 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:45 pm and setting at 06:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 13, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Who was born on May 12, 1968?


Famous people born on May 12, 1968:

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Tony Hawk

    Tony hawk is an american skateboarder known for revolutionizing the sport and popularizing it worldwide.

  • Shamila Kerimova

    Renowned Azerbaijani poet with a unique style and powerful themes.

  • Arzu Gökmen

    Acclaimed Turkish painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Tomma Lobbe

    Contemporary sculptor recognized for her innovative use of materials and forms.

  • Lydell Cheshier

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Thatcher Clark

    Thatcher Clark is a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Buck Shaw

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Rusty Gates

    Rusty Gates is a biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Lenny Abramovitz

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Miki Nishimura

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Arlen Price

    Renowned biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.

  • Bliss Bibliowicz

    Renowned astronomer known for contributions to the study of exoplanets.

  • Boyce Clark

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Lindley Fraser

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.

  • Dolan Hutchings

    Dolan Hutchings is a renowned astronomer known for his work in studying exoplanets.

  • Deon Venter

    Renowned biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.

  • Kenley Barnes

    Renowned astronomer known for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Geary Buhler

    Successful entrepreneur known for founding multiple tech startups.

  • Ciaran McKenna

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio estevez is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the breakfast club and young guns.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Bruce Boxleitner
    Bruce Boxleitner

    Tall and handsome american actor.

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May 12, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 7 days old,

or 2914 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20400 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 1968.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1968?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 12, 1968.

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May 12, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1968:

  • Meerab Bai

    Renowned Indian actress known for her iconic roles in Bollywood films.

  • Masa Perttilä

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

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May 12, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1968:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1968:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1968:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1968 was Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 12, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honey
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - Young Girl
  4. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  5. - Cry Like A Baby

May 12, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1968 was What A Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 12, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. 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 12, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1968 was Cowboys To Girls by The Intruders, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 12, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Cowboys To Girls
  2. - Tighten Up
  3. - I Got The Feelin'
  4. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  5. - Funky Street

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May 12, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Swimmer

The Swimmer

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Frank Perry, Sydney Pollack

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Brigade

The Devil's Brigade

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: William Holden, Cliff Robertson, Vince Edwards, Andrew Prine

Country: United States of America

Spirits of the Dead

Spirits of the Dead

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Federico Fellini, Louis Malle, Roger Vadim

Starring: Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Terence Stamp

Country: United States of America

Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Michael Reeves

Starring: Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies, Hilary Heath

Black Jesus

Black Jesus

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Valerio Zurlini

Starring: Woody Strode, Franco Citti, Jean Servais, Pier Paolo Capponi

May 12, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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

May 12, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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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 Triumph by John Kenneth Galbraith

The Triumph

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Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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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 …

Kennedy And Johnson by Evelyn Lincoln

Kennedy And Johnson

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This is confidential information about the relationship between President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was written by the woman who served as Mr.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

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

May 12, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 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 12, 1968?

On May 12, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1968?

On May 12, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1968?

On May 12, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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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 12, 1968