What Happened on April 3, 1968

Historical Events

Film Premiere

"Planet of the Apes", starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell premiers nationally in the United States

  • N Vietnam agrees to meet US reps to set up preliminary peace talks

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernd Karbacher, German tennis player, born in Munich, Germany
  • Charlotte Coleman, British actress (Four Weddings and a Funeral), born in London (d. 2001)
  • Jamie Hewlett, English illustrator (Tank Girl; Gorillaz), born in Horsham, Sussex, England
  • Mike Lansing, American MLB baseball infielder, 1993-2001 (Montreal Expos, Coloradao Rockies, Boston Red Sox), born in Rawlins, Wyoming
  • Sebastian Bach [Bierk], Canadian heavy metal singer (Skid Row - "I Remember You"; "Psycho Love"), born in Freeport, Bahamas
Born in 1968

About April 3, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  • UK #1 Song: Lady Madonna - The Beatles