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June 12, 1968

June 12, 1968, was a Wednesday. It was 56 years, 5 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 12, 1968:

  • United States: "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel
  • United Kingdom: "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & Union Gap

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 12, 1968

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
  • Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
  • This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
  • The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro, His Orchestra And Chorus
  • Mony Mony - Tommy James And The Shondells
Play the top songs 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 at the box office

The movie "The Graduate" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 20,617 days ago. Approximately 687 months have passed. It was the 164th day of 1968, in week 24. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 56 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 1968 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 229 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to June 12, 1968

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, June 12, 1968. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 1968 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel is at the top of the singles charts, while "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & Union Gap is the number-one song in the UK. 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 Ramon Novarro, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Judy Garland, and Brian Jones would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "What's My Line?", "Dark Shadows", and "Columbo". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Top Cat", "The Herculoids", and "Skippy the Bush Kangaroo".

Popular toys at the moment include Ken (doll), Army men, Motorific (slot car toys), and Scalextric.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 12, 1968, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1968 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 12, 1968 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 12, 1968.

  • Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated.

    Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated

    On June 5th, 1968, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan was arrested and charged for the murder.
  • 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.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to June 12, 1968.

  • May 18, 1968: FA Cup Final 1968: Jeffrey Astle's late goal helps West Bromwich Albion secure a 1-0 victory over Everton.
  • May 21, 1968: The Rolling Stones member Brian Jones is arrested for a second time for possession of cannabis.
  • May 29, 1968: Football: Manchester United win the European Cup after they defeat Benfica 4-1, with 3 goals coming in extra time.
  • June 1, 1968: Helen Keller passes away.
  • June 3, 1968: Artist Andy Warhol is shot and seriously wounded by radical feminist writer Valerie Solanas.
  • June 5, 1968: American politician Robert F. Kennedy is assassinated in Los Angeles, California.
  • June 8, 1968: James Earl Ray is arrested for the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • June 10, 1968: Italy defeat Yugoslavia 2-0 in a replay to win the UEFA Euro 1968 Final.
  • This date: June 12, 1968
  • July 9, 1968: NBA: Wilt Chamberlain moves from the Philadelphia 76'ers to the Los Angeles Lakers.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV series on June 12, 1968

TV audiences were watching the following shows on June 12, 1968:

TV shows from June 1968.

Columbo
Columbo
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
Bonanza
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan 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 June 12, 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

Aquaman
Aquaman
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1968

Toys and games that were popular 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

Were you born on June 12, 1968?

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 June 12, 1974, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 12.

George H. W. Bush (Senior)

George H. W. Bush (Senior)

US President Deceased
Born on June 12, 1924
He turned 44 on this day in 1968.

Jordan Peterson

Jordan Peterson

Canadian clinical psychologist
Born on June 12, 1962
He turned 6 on this day in 1968.

Jeremy Rowley

Jeremy Rowley

Actor
Born on June 12, 1978
He was born exactly 10 years after this date.

Diem Brown

Diem Brown

TV personality Deceased
Born on June 12, 1980
She was born exactly 12 years after this date.

Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima

Brazilian model
Born on June 12, 1981
She was born exactly 13 years after this date.

SeaNanners

SeaNanners

Youtube personality
Born on June 12, 1984
He was born exactly 16 years after this date.

Alissa Violet

Alissa Violet

American model
Born on June 12, 1996
She was born exactly 28 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on June 12, 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 June 12, 1968 was most likely conceived around September 20, 1967.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 12, 1968 is close to March 5, 1969.

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Stats for June 12, 1968

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 12, 1968:

  • 20,617 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,945 weeks have passed.
  • 1,781,312,400 seconds have passed since June 12, 1968.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,078,197,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 919,157,198,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 296,885,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 153,192,866 steps. That's roughly 68,086 miles.
  • 21,375,749 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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