What happened on Saturday August 31, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1968:

• Devastating Iran Earthquake A catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Iran, resulting in approximately 6,000 fatalities and destroying around 60,000 buildings. This seismic event was one of the most significant natural disasters in Iran's modern history.
• Private Eye Reports Lennon-Ono Album Cover Private Eye magazine reports that John Lennon and Yoko Ono's upcoming album will feature a nude photograph of the couple on its cover, generating significant media buzz.
• Todd Carty Birth Todd Carty, a notable British actor, was born. He would later become known for his roles in television series and stage productions.
• US Golf Amateur Championship Bruce Fleisher wins the 68th US Golf Amateur Championship, marking a significant achievement in his amateur golfing career.
• NWA Wrestling Championship Verne Gagne defeats Dick Beyers (wrestling under the persona of Dr. X) in Minnesota to become the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) champion.

Events in 1968

August 31, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1968

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1968

August 31, 1968 was a Saturday and it was the 244th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1968 can also be written as 8/31/1968 in the US and as 31/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1968:

• Hideo Nomo

  Pioneering Japanese baseball pitcher who successfully transitioned from Kintetsu Buffaloes in Japan to the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning...

• Jennifer Azzi

  Olympic gold medal basketball guard who represented the United States in the 1996 Atlanta Games, playing a key role in women's basketball...

• Nomo Hideo
• Alexia Deschamps
• Joseph Cedar

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1968:

• Dennis O'Keefe
• Wladimiro De Liguoro

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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

August 31, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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

August 31, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 August 31st is Virgo.

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

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August 31, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 03:16 pm and setting at 11:57 pm.

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 August 31, 1968

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Someone born on August 31, 1968 is:

56 years 9 months old,

or 681 months

or 2961 weeks

or 20727 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1968?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1968.

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