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What happened on Monday July 08, 1968?

About July 8th, 1968, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 8, 1968, the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement (DRUM) led a wildcat strike at Chrysler's Hamtramck assembly plant in Detroit. Approximately 4,000 workers participated, halting production for two and a half days and preventing the production of 3,000 cars. This action highlighted the group's militancy and willingness to challenge the United Auto Workers (UAW) hierarchy.
  • Day of the week: July 8th, 1968 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert
  • #1 UK song: Baby Come Back by The Equals
  • Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes

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July 08, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 08, 1968:

  • Chrysler Wildcat Strike in Detroit On July 8, 1968, the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement (DRUM) led a wildcat strike at Chrysler's Hamtramck assembly plant in Detroit. Approximately 4,000 workers participated, halting production for two and a half days and preventing the production of 3,000 cars. This action highlighted the group's militancy and willingness to challenge the United Auto Workers (UAW) hierarchy. source: socialistworker.org
  • General Santos City established On July 8, 1968, General Santos City was officially established in the Philippines. This city has since become a significant economic and cultural hub in the region, known for its fishing industry and vibrant community. source: britannica.com
  • Birth of Akio Suyama Akio Suyama, a Japanese voice actor known for his role as Ichiro Ogami in the 'Sakura Wars' franchise, was born in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. source: en.wikipedia.org

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

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What day of the week was July 08, 1968?


July 08, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 190th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1968 can also be written as 7/8/1968 in the US and as 8/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 08, 1968?


Famous people born on July 08, 1968:

  • Michael Weatherly
    Michael Weatherly

    Michael Weatherly is an American actor, producer, and director best known for his roles as Anthony DiNozzo on the long-running CBS television series 'NCIS' and as Dr. Jason Bull on the CBS drama series 'Bull'. [bio]

  • Billy Crudup
    Billy Crudup

    Billy Crudup is an American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. He gained critical acclaim for roles in movies such as 'Almost Famous', 'Big Fish', and 'Spotlight', and for his Tony Award-winning stage work. [bio]

  • KatieJane Garside
    KatieJane Garside
  • Claude François junior
    Claude François junior

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July 08, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 08, 1968:

  • Désiré Mérchez
    Désiré Mérchez

    French swimmer and water-polo player (d. 1968).

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July 08, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 08, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 8th and July 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1968 was This Guy's In Love With You by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

  1. - This Guy's In Love With You youtube
  2. - The Horse youtube
  3. - Jumpin' Jack Flash youtube
  4. - Lady Willpower youtube
  5. - Grazing In The Grass youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1968 was Baby Come Back by The Equals, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

  1. - Baby Come Back youtube
  2. - I Pretend youtube
  3. - Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp youtube
  4. - Mony Mony youtube
  5. - Yesterday Has Gone youtube

July 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1968 was Grazing In The Grass by Hugh Masekela, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

  1. - Grazing In The Grass youtube
  2. - The Horse
  3. - Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1)
  4. - Here Comes The Judge
  5. - Think
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July 08, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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

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

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July 08, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 08, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:42 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

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

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How old is someone born on July 08, 1968?


Someone born on July 08, 1968 is:

57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 16 days old,

or 3019 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21139 days old,

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

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 8th 2026.

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

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