Historical Events
- An El Al Israeli airliner is hijacked and diverted to Algeria by three armed members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)
Famous Birthdays
- Mark Tewksbury, Canadian swimmer (Olympic gold 100m backstroke 1992), born in Calgary, Alberta
Famous Deaths
- Francis Brennan, US cardinal of Philadelphia, dies at 74
1968 Highlights
About July 2, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
#1 Song: Baby Come Back - Equals
