What happened on Saturday December 07, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 07, 1968:

• USCGC White Alder Maritime Disaster A catastrophic maritime incident occurred when the United States Coast Guard cutter White Alder (WLM-541) was sheared in half by the Taiwanese freighter Helena near White Castle, Louisiana. The tragic collision resulted in the loss of 17 Coast Guard crewmen. Only three bodies were recovered, with fourteen remaining entombed in the sunken vessel beneath river sediment. A navigation structure now marks the site of this devastating peacetime maritime tragedy.
• Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 Launched NASA successfully launched the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 (OAO-2) satellite into Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space-based astronomical research. This satellite was designed to conduct comprehensive ultraviolet observations of celestial objects, providing scientists with unprecedented insights into astronomical phenomena.
• Extraordinary Library Book Return Richard Dodd returned a library book originally borrowed by his great grandfather in 1823 to the University of Cincinnati. The remarkable return came with an astonishing potential fine of US$22,646, which remained unpaid. This unusual event highlights the long-standing record-keeping of academic libraries and the potential financial consequences of overdue books.

Events in 1968

December 07, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 07, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 07, 1968

December 07, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 16 - 3

December 07, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 07, 1968 can also be written as 12/7/1968 in the US and as 7/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 07, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

December 07, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 07, 1968 was Love Child by Diana Ross and the Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
2. The Beatles - Hey Jude
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love

December 07, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 07, 1968 was Lily The Pink by The Scaffold, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
2. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
3. Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Des O'Connor - 1-2-3 O'Leary

December 07, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 07, 1968 was Who's Making Love by Johnnie Taylor, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Love Child
3. The Dells - Always Together
4. Eddie Floyd - Bring It On Home To Me
5. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 7th is Sagittarius.

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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 07, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 07, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 07, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 07, 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 07, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 10:21 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 07, 1968 is:

56 years 5 months old,

or 677 months and 17 days old,

or 2946 weeks

or 20622 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 07, 1968?

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 07, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 07, 1968.

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