Historical Events
- Beatles begin work on their only double album "Beatles"
- Indianapolis 500: Bobby Unser driving a piston-powered Offenhauser beats Dan Gurney to win his first of 3 Indy 500 triumphs
- President De Gaulle disbands French parliament
- University church in Leipzig, German DR, blown up
- West German Parliament accepts emergency crisis law
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Fuller, Westlake California, rower (Olympic 4th 1992, 96)
- Kelley Armstrong, Canadian novelist (Women of the Otherworld), born in Sudbury, Ontario
- Tim Burgess, English rock vocalist (Charlatans - "Only One I Know"), born in Salford, Lancashire, England
- Zacarias Moussaoui, French citizen found guilty relating to September 11, 2001 attacks
1968 Highlights
About May 30, 1968
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 1 month
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel- #1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
#1 Song: Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
#1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
