Historical Events
- Japanese Trade & Cultural Center (Japan Center) dedicated in San Francisco
Famous Birthdays
- Irina Belova, Russian heptathlete (world record 1992), born in Angarsk, Russia
- Stacey Kent, American jazz singer (Breakfast On The Morning Tram), born in South Orange, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)
Russian cosmonaut and 1st man into space (aboard Vostok 1), dies in a Mig-15 plane crash at 34
1968 Highlights
About March 27, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
#1 Song: Lady Madonna - The Beatles
