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What Happened on June 5, 1968

Article: Bobby Kennedy Gunned Down on Campaign Trail

Bobby Kennedy lays dying on the floor of the Ambassador Hotel. His killer, Sirhan Sirhan, was refused parole in 2016
Bobby Kennedy lays dying on the floor of the Ambassador Hotel. His killer, Sirhan Sirhan, was refused parole in 2016

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Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan shoots Robert F. Kennedy three times, who dies the next day and wounds 5 others at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California

US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy
US Attorney General
Robert F. Kennedy

1968 Highlights

About June 5, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini


What Happened in 1968

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