Historical Events
- After 5 years Soviet Union once again jams Voice of America radio
Democratic Convention
Democratic Convention opens in Chicago, goes on to nominate Hubert Humphrey
- PFC James Anderson Jr is 1st African American Marine to win Medal of Honor (Vietnam War)
Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia
Warsaw Pact forces complete their invasion of Czechoslovakia by arresting the Czech leader Alexander Dubček and forcing him to sign the Moscow Protocols
- William Dana reaches 80 km (last high-altitude X-15 flight)
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Ann Moore, American actress, Playboy playmate (Dec, 1992) and ballroom dancer, born in Spokane, Washington
Famous Deaths
- Vladimir Boudnik, Czech sculptor, commits suicide at about 45
About August 21, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Mony Mony - Tommy James & The Shondells
