This is an in-depth look at all the compelling facts about May 12, 1968 🗓️ that most people don't know. If you were born on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as must-know things that happened when you were born – from most important world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s start.
📅 Day of Week
May 12th in 1968 was a Sunday and was the 133rd day of the 5th month of 1968 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 73rd day of Spring and there was 20 days left until Summer. The next time you can reuse 1968 calendar will be in 2024. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 2nd quarter of the year
⚡️ The 73rd day of Spring
⏳ This date was 20,679 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Taurus
🗓️ May 12, 1968 was a Sunday
📆 In 2025, May 12 is on a Tuesday
→ May 12, 1968 in Roman numerals: V XII MCMLXVIII (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Spring of 1968 on a Sunday. You are 56 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Monkey. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 6,893 days or 18.88 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 701 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 29,778,642 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 496,310 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Taurus
🐒 You were born in the Year of the Monkey
→ Age on next birthday: 57 years old
Being born in 1968 makes you a part of Generation X. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Generation X, also known as 'Gen Bust' are born between 1965 and 1979. Gen-Xers are geeks and independent thinkers. Most influential Web sites of today such as Google, YouTube, and Amazon.com, were sprang from the minds of Gen-Xers.Your birthday numbers are 5, 12 and 1968, which reveal that your Life Path number is 5. Your zodiac sign is Taurus with a ruling planet Venus. Your birthstone is the Emerald, and your birth flower is the Lily of the valley.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Monday and your 58th birthday will be on a Tuesday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on January 19, 2000.
🪐 What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on May 12 in 1968 have an zodiac sign of Taurus ♉. Taurus are reliable, practical and patient. They like to work with their hands and will spend as much time on any given task as is necessary.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1968 means your zodiac animal is a Monkey. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Monkey love to make people laugh. They're generally energetic and upbeat, but sometimes lack self-control.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.
Venus governs your romantic relationships, who you attract, how you attract them, your social skills, how affectionate you are, what you consider beautiful, what you want in a partner, and how you interact with others. It also oversees money – both spending and receiving (earning).Venus is a planet of luck and good fortune, but not as much as Jupiter. It is always found in the same sign as your Sun, or the two signs directly before or after.
If you were born when Venus was retrograde, you're most comfortable around the people you know. Your finances might be limited when you're younger, but will increase as you age. The same rules apply to your love life as to your finances.
If you were born when Venus was stationary, you have a very active social life, finding love is very important, and you have the potential for financial success.
🪐 Zodiac sign: Taurus – ♉
🐒 Zodiac animal: Monkey
🌌 Ruling Planet: Venus ♀
🌎 Zodiac Element: Earth
→ Zodiac Quality: Cardinal
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on May 12, 1968, your Life Path number is 5. The Life Path 5 suggests that you entered this plane with a highly progressive mindset, with the attitude and skills to make the world a better place. Fives are a whirlwind of energy, constantly in need of change and stimulation. The values of fives are adventure, movement, change, while the challenges are to find some kind of daily structure that works for you.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Tighten Up" by Archie Bell and The Drells. (Billboard Hot 100 – May 12, 1968). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Ebony and Ivory" by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston, and on your 21st birthday it was "I'll Be There for You" by Bon Jovi.
🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on May 12, 1968. You share a birthday with Catherine Tate (tv actress), Tony Hawk (skateboarder).
🎄 Holidays on May 12
🌎 The world on this day
Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 3.55 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
The Sixties dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, the 60s also saw the assassinations of US President John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Cuban Missile Crisis, and finally ended on a good note when the first man is landed on the moon.There were an estimated 120,171,727 babies born throughout the world in 1968. In 1968, the most popular baby name was Lisa for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1968 was 2001: A Space Odyssey directed by Stanley Kubrick starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester.
📜 Historical events on May 12th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on May 12, 1968.
William Wilberforce makes his first major speech on abolition in the UK House of Commons, reasoning the slave trade morally reprehensible and an issue of natural justice.Nazi blitzkrieg conquest of France began by crossing Muese River.
Axis forces in North Africa surrender.
Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro becoming first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro's 1959 revolution.
Wenchuan earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 87,000, injuring 374,643 and leaving homeless between 4.8 million and 11 million people.
🏆 Sports in 1968
Green Bay Packers beat Oakland Raiders (33 - 14) to win Super Bowl II on January 14, 1968 in Miami, FL. Detroit Tigers beat St. Louis Cardinals (4 - 3) to win the 1968 World Series. Boston Celtics beat Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 2) to win the 1968 NBA Finals. Montreal Canadiens defeated St. Louis Blues (4 - 0) to win the 1968 Stanley Cup.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for May 12, 1968 is Emerald. Emerald was one of Cleopatra's favorite gems. She used emeralds to increase the power of her magnetism and inspire devotion. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for May is Lily of the valley. Lily of the valley is said to represent purity, humility and sweetness. It also symbolizes a 'return to happiness'.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.' - Mark Twain 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Italian? 'Buon compleanno'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'No wise man ever wished to be younger.Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'Best wishes on your birthday! May you have maximum fun today, and minimum hangover tomorrow!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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