Historical Events
Vietnam War
CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite delivers a scathing editorial on America's chances of winning the Vietnam War
Famous Birthdays
- Loy Vaught, American NBA forward (LA Clippers), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Mike Sullivan, American NHL center (Calgary Flames), born in Marshfield, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Frankie Lymon, American pop singer (The Teenagers - "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"), dies of a heroin overdose at 25
- Johannes Tralow, German writer (Ottoman tetralogy), dies at 85
- Ludvik Podest, Czech composer, music journalist, and conductor dies at 46
1968 Highlights
About February 27, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu) - Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Cinderella Rockefella - Esther & Abi Ofarim
