What happened on Tuesday July 30, 1968?

Here's what happened on July 30, 1968:

• Thames Television launches in London On July 30, 1968, Thames Television officially launched as a new television service in London. It became known for its innovative programming and significant contributions to British television history. source: bbc.co.uk
• Rare baseball triple play by Ron Hansen On July 30, 1968, Ron Hansen executed a rare triple play during a game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees. This remarkable defensive play is one of the few recorded in Major League Baseball history. source: nytimes.com

Events in 1968

July 30, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1968

Newspapers from Jul. 30, 1968

Your poster from July 30, 1968

July 30, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 212th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 30, 1968 can also be written as 7/30/1968 in the US and as 30/7/1968 in UK and Europe.

July 30, 1968 in July 1968 calendar

Famous people born on July 30, 1968:

• Terry Crews

  Terry Crews is an American actor, television host, and former professional football player, best known for his comedic roles in television and film, as well as for hosting 'America's Got Talent.' [bio]

• Sofie Gråbøl

  Sofie Gråbøl is a Danish actress best known for her starring role as Detective Inspector Sarah Lund in the internationally acclaimed television series 'Forbrydelsen' (The Killing). [bio]

• Shen Tong

  Prominent Chinese pro-democracy activist who was a key leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, later becoming an academic and author...

• Sean Moore

  Drummer and songwriter for the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers, known for their politically charged music and significant influence...

• Robert Korzeniowski

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on July 30th

Famous people died on July 30, 1968:

• Alexander Hall
• James McIlroy
• Jón Leifs

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on July 30th

July 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 30, 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

July 30, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 30, 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

July 30, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 30, 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 July 30th is Leo.

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

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July 30, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 30, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 30, 1968 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 30, 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 30, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:12 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

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

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Someone born on July 30, 1968 is:

57 years 9 months old,

or 693 months and 24 days old,

or 3016 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21117 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 30, 1968?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 30, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 30, 1968.

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