Historical Events
- "Here Come Da Judge" by The Buena Vistas peaks at #88
Famous Birthdays
- Darrell Armstrong, NBA guard (Orlando Magic)
- Paula Irvine, actress (Lily Blake-Santa Barbara), born in Hollywood, California
What Happened in 1968
Execution of a Viet Cong Prisoner
General Nguyễn Ngọc Loan summarily executes Viet Cong prisoner Nguyễn Văn Lém
February 1, 1968Bobby Kennedy Gunned Down on Campaign Trail
Less than five years after President Kennedy was assassinated, his younger brother Bobby, hoping to win the White House, was felled by a gunman on this day.
June 5, 1968Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia
Crowds of protesters surround Soviet tanks during the first days of the invasion of Czechoslovakia
August 20, 1968Black Power Salute
Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the podium at 1968 Olympics
October 16, 1968
