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April 28th, 1968

April 28th, 1968, was a Sunday. It was Day 119 of 1968. The decade was the Swinging Sixties.

55 years and 5 months have passed since April 28th, 1968.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Birthdays

Born on April 28th, 1968.

People who were born on this exact date.

Song charts

Popular songs.

On April 28th, 1968, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

  • United States: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
  • United Kingdom: What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

The record charts on April 28th, 1968.

The following singles were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
  • Cry Like A Baby - The Box Tops
  • Young Girl - The Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
  • Lady Madonna - The Beatles
  • (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone - Aretha Franklin
Play the top hits from 1968.
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1968. Take a trip back to the days of The The Beatles, Otis Redding, Cliff Richard, Louis Armstrong and The Rascals.
The Graduate

Top movie.

The top movie on this date was "The Graduate".

Take me back to April 28th, 1968!

Let's go back in time!

The date is April 28th, 1968, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer of 1968 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song Honey by Bobby Goldsboro is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong is the number-one hit song.

Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Graduate is at the top of the box office. Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid-back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottom jeans, Jesus sandals, crushed velvet suits, and bright tie-dye t-shirts are all popular items of clothing at the moment.

It's 1968, so radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as The Beatles, Louis Armstrong, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Goldsboro and Marvin Gaye. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Helen Keller, Robert F. Kennedy, Ramon Novarro, and Dwight D. Eisenhower would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "I Dream of Jeannie", "Dark Shadows", "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In", and "Columbo".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Underdog", "Star Trek: The Original Series", "The New Adventures of Superman", and "The Herculoids". Popular toys at the moment include Ken (doll), Operation, Major Matt Mason (action figure), and Lite-Brite.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 28th, 1968.

  • The Volkswagen Beetle.

    The Volkswagen Beetle.

    The Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most common cars on the road. Sales of the vehicle increased following the release of the 1968 film The Love Bug (and its subsequent spin-offs).

  • The Vietnam War is becoming costly.

    The Vietnam War is becoming costly.

    In 1968, US troop numbers in Vietnam reached their peak. An estimated 536,100 service personnel were now stationed in the country. This was the deadliest and most expensive year for the American military in Vietnam. In 1968 alone, an estimated 16,592 US soldiers lost their lives. By this time, most Americans believed that military involvement in Vietnam was a mistake.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 1968?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1968?

    The best NBA players in 1968 were Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Jerry Lucas, Dave Bing and Oscar Robertson.

  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1968, the best soccer players were George Best, Bobby Charlton, Dragan Džajić, Franz Beckenbauer, Giacinto Facchetti, Luigi Riva, Amancio Amaro, Eusébio, Gianni Rivera, Jimmy Greaves and Pirri.

  • Oliver!

    Oliver!

    "Oliver!" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1968.

  • O. C. Smith - "Little Green Apples"

    O. C. Smith - "Little Green Apples"

    "Little Green Apples" by O. C. Smith won a Grammy for 1968's Song of the Year.

  • 1968 in music.

    1968 in music.

    The Billboard Charts in 1968 were dominated by the likes of Paul Mauriat, Otis Redding, Bobby Goldsboro, The Beatles, The Rascals and Herb Alpert.

  • 1968 in movies.

    1968 in movies.

    Movies released in 1968 included 2001: A Space Odyssey, Funny Girl, The Love Bug, The Odd Couple, Bullitt, Romeo and Juliet, Oliver!, Coogan's Bluff, Rosemary's Baby, Planet of the Apes, Night of the Living Dead and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • The Apollo 8 astronauts.

    The Apollo 8 astronauts.

    "The Apollo 8 astronauts" were named Time Person of the Year in 1968 after they became the first humans to successfully leave low Earth orbit.

  • The Hippie movement.

    The Hippie movement.

    The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.

  • Lava lamps are all the rage.

    Lava lamps are all the rage.

    Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.

  • The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.

    The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.

    The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.

  • Color TV.

    Color TV.

    Although color television was rising in popularity, black-and-white TV sets were still the most popular.

  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone.

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.

  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    The miniskirt has taken over.

    In the mid-to-late 1960s, the miniskirt became a favored clothing item among women. The skirt countered the conservatism of the 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, many people at the time saw it as a rebellious fashion statement.

  • The Suzy Homemaker.

    The Suzy Homemaker.

    A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.

  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 55 years and 5 months have passed since April 28th, 1968.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 17 of 1968.
  • Leap Year: 1968 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
  • Age: People born on April 28th, 1968, are now 55 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1968 belong to the Generation X generation.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to April 28th, 1968.

  • March 31st, 1968: President Lyndon B. Johnson announces that he will not be contesting the 1968 United States presidential election.
  • April 3rd, 1968: The sci-fi film "Planet of the Apes" is released.
  • April 4th, 1968: Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • April 6th, 1968: 41 people are killed in a gas explosion in Richmond, Indiana.
  • April 7th, 1968: British Formula One driver Jim Clark dies in a racing accident in West Germany.
  • April 20th, 1968: Liberal Party leader Pierre Trudeau becomes the new Prime Minister of Canada.
  • This date: April 28th, 1968
  • May 18th, 1968: FA Cup Final 1968: Jeffrey Astle's late goal helps West Bromwich Albion secure a 1-0 victory over Everton.
  • May 21st, 1968: The Rolling Stones member Brian Jones is arrested for a second time for possession of cannabis.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 28th, 1968, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1968 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 28th, 1968 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1968.

Television shows that people were watching in April 1968.

TV shows from April, 1968.

Columbo
Columbo
Crime drama television series starring Peter Falk as Columbo.

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Sketch comedy program starring Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Gothic soap opera about the psychotic Collins family.

I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Fantasy sitcom starring Barbara Eden as a 2,000-year-old genie.

Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Sitcom about seven people who are shipwrecked on an island.

Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
British sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.

Bonanza
Bonanza
American Western series.

Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Western drama series.

What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Panel game show.

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Variety show.

Cars in 1968.

1968 saw the introduction of cars such as the Audi 100, the Chevrolet Chevy Malibu, the Volkswagen Type 4, the BMW New Six, the Ford Torino and the AMC Javelin.

Cars in 1968.

Children TV shows

Kids' TV shows on April 28th, 1968.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1968.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

Spider-Man
Spider-Man

The Herculoids
The Herculoids

Birdman and the Galaxy Trio
Birdman and the Galaxy Trio

The Monkees
The Monkees

The New Adventures of Superman
The New Adventures of Superman

The King Kong Show
The King Kong Show

Cool McCool
Cool McCool

Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek: The Original Series

JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot

Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster

Atom Ant
Atom Ant

Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds

Underdog
Underdog

Top Cat
Top Cat

The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show

My Three Sons
My Three Sons

Heckle and Jeckle
Heckle and Jeckle

The Gumby Show
The Gumby Show

Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo

Lassie
Lassie

Looney Tunes
Looney Tunes

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1968.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1968.

Battleship (game)
Battleship (game)

Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite

Best of the West (action figures)
Best of the West (action figures)

Twister mat
Twister mat

Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker

Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Major Matt Mason (action figure)

Captain Action (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)

Operation
Operation

Scalextric
Scalextric

Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys

Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)

Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

Army men
Army men

G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man

The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven

Ken (doll)
Ken (doll)

Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch

Troll doll
Troll doll

Tonka trucks
Tonka trucks

Matchbox toy cars
Matchbox toy cars

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1968.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out April 28th, 1974, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 28th.

James Monroe

US President. Deceased
Born on April 28th, 1758
He was not alive on this date.

Oskar Schindler

Historical figure. Deceased
Born on April 28th, 1908
He turned 60 on this day in 1968.

Saddam Hussein

Iraqi President. Deceased
Born on April 28th, 1937
He turned 31 on this day in 1968.

Terry Pratchett

Author. Deceased
Born on April 28th, 1948
He turned 20 on this day in 1968.

Jay Leno

Television host.
Born on April 28th, 1950
He turned 18 on this day in 1968.

Penelope Cruz

Spanish actress.
Born on April 28th, 1974
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Margo Dydek

Basketball player. Deceased
Born on April 28th, 1974
She was born exactly 6 years after this date.

Jessica Alba

American actress.
Born on April 28th, 1981
She was born exactly 13 years after this date.

Nikki Grahame

English TV personality. Deceased
Born on April 28th, 1982
She was born exactly 14 years after this date.

Juan Mata

Spanish soccer player.
Born on April 28th, 1988
He was born exactly 20 years after this date.

Boxxy

Internet celebrity.
Born on April 28th, 1992
She was born exactly 24 years after this date.

USA

US President.

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on April 28th, 1968.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 28th, 1968 was most likely conceived around August 6th, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 28th, 1968 is close to January 19th, 1969.

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Stats for April 28th, 1968

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about April 28th, 1968.

  • 20,241 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,891 weeks have passed.
  • 1,748,822,400 seconds have passed since April 28th, 1968.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,040,292,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 902,392,358,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 291,470,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 150,398,726 steps. That's roughly 66,844 miles!
  • Since this date, 20,985,869 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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