What happened on Sunday September 01, 1968?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1968:

• Birth of Mohammed Atta, 9/11 Terrorist Mohammed Atta was born, who would later become one of the primary hijackers involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. He was a key leader of the Al-Qaeda terrorist cell responsible for planning and executing the devastating attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
• Devastating Earthquake in Ferdows, Persia A catastrophic earthquake struck Ferdows in Persia (modern-day Iran), resulting in approximately 2,000 fatalities. The massive seismic event caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life in the region.
• Pirate Radio Marina Begins Broadcasting Pirate Radio Marina, an unauthorized radio station in the Netherlands, commenced its first broadcast. These independent radio stations were popular during the 1960s, challenging traditional broadcasting regulations and offering alternative music and programming.
• Carol Mann Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Carol Mann wins the Willow Park Ladies Golf Invitational, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's professional golf during the late 1960s.

Events in 1968

September 01, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1968

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1968

September 01, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 245th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1968 can also be written as 9/1/1968 in the US and as 1/9/1968 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1968 in September 1968 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1968:

• Mohammed Atta

  Lead hijacker of American Airlines Flight 11 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, who deliberately crashed the plane into the...

• Franck Lagorce
• Karim Wade

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on September 1st

September 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1968 was People Got To Be Free by The Rascals, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Rascals - People Got To Be Free
2. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
3. Jose Feliciano - Light My Fire
4. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
5. The Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love

September 01, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 01, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
3. The Bee Gees - I've Gotta Get A Message To You
4. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

September 01, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 1968 was You're All I Need To Get By by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
2. Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
3. Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
4. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
5. Stevie Wonder - You Met Your Match

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 01, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 01, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 01, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 01, 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 September 01, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 01:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 1968

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Someone born on September 01, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months and 5 days old,

or 2961 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20732 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 01, 1968?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 01, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 01, 1968.

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