Historical Events
- Protest by the Derry Housing Action Committee (DHAC) at the Guildhall's council chamber; after which Eamon Melaugh phones the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) to organise a march in Derry
Famous Birthdays
- Emanual Davis, NBA guard (Houston Rockets)
- Eric "Bobo" Correa, American percussionist (Beastie Boys; Cypress Hill), born in Queens, New York City
Famous Deaths
- Marina, Princess of Greece and Denmark, Duchess of Kent, wife of Prince George of England, dies at 61
1968 Highlights
About August 27, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Do It Again - Beach Boys
