What happened on Friday August 02, 1968?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1968:

• Casiguran Earthquake in the Philippines On August 2, 1968, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, causing significant destruction. The quake resulted in the collapse of the six-story Ruby Tower in Manila, leading to at least 270 fatalities and 261 injuries. Extensive landslides and fissures were observed in the mountainous areas near the epicenter, and a small tsunami was recorded as far as Japan. source: phivolcs.dost.gov.ph

Events in 1968

August 02, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1968

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August 02, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 215th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1968 can also be written as 8/2/1968 in the US and as 2/8/1968 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1968 in August 1968 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1968:

• Stefan Effenberg

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• Bridgid Coulter
• Chrystia Freeland

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on August 2nd

August 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1968 was Hello, I Love You by The Doors, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. The Doors - Hello, I Love You
2. Mason Williams - Classical Gas
3. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
4. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
5. Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man

August 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James & The Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Tommy James & The Shondells - Mony Mony
2. Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
3. Herb Alpert - This Guy's In Love With You
4. Des O'Connor - I Pretend
5. The Beach Boys - Do It Again

August 02, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Hugh Masekela - Grazing In The Grass
2. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
3. The Dells - Stay In My Corner
4. Pigmeat Markham - Here Comes The Judge
5. Cliff Nobles & Co. - The Horse

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1968 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 02:54 pm and setting at 12:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 10, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1968

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Someone born on August 02, 1968 is:

57 years 9 months old,

or 693 months and 22 days old,

or 3016 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21114 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1968?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1968.

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