What happened on Sunday December 08, 1968?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1968:

• First Public Demonstration of Hypertext and Computer Mouse Douglas Engelbart publicly demonstrated the NLS (oN-Line System), a groundbreaking computer interface system that introduced hypertext and the computer mouse at a conference in San Francisco. This pivotal moment would fundamentally transform human-computer interaction and lay the groundwork for modern graphical user interfaces.
• Graham Nash Leaves The Hollies to Form Crosby, Stills & Nash Graham Nash made a significant career decision by departing from the British pop group The Hollies to collaborate with David Crosby and Stephen Stills, forming the legendary rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. This musical partnership would go on to create some of the most iconic folk-rock music of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
• Project Schooner Nuclear Test As part of Project Plowshare, the United States conducted Project Schooner, a nuclear test that became notorious for generating substantial radioactive contamination. This test was one of 27 nuclear experiments aimed at exploring potential peaceful applications of nuclear explosions, but ultimately raised significant environmental and health concerns.
• Bill Johnson NFL Player Born Bill Johnson, a professional football player who would become a defensive tackle for the Saint Louis Rams, was born on this date. While a notable athlete, his specific career achievements are not detailed in the original record.

Events in 1968

December 08, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1968

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1968

December 08, 1968: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 16
• Cleveland Browns - Washington Redskins : 24 - 21
• Detroit Lions - Atlanta Falcons : 24 - 7
• Minnesota Vikings - San Francisco 49ers : 30 - 20
• New Orleans Saints - Philadelphia Eagles : 17 - 29

December 08, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1968 can also be written as 12/8/1968 in the US and as 8/12/1968 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1968 in December 1968 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1968:

• Philippe Katerine

  French singer and musician known for his quirky pop style and hit singles like 'mon cœur balance' and 'je vous emmerde'.

• Mike Mussina

  Renowned Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees.

• Michael Cole

  Professional wrestling commentator for WWE, known for his distinctive voice and long-standing role in sports entertainment broadcasting.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on December 8th

December 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 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 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 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 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 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 8th is Sagittarius.

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December 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 10:54 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 08, 1968 is:

56 years 4 months old,

or 676 months and 25 days old,

or 2942 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20600 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1968?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1968.

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