Famous Birthdays
- Craig Hendrickson, CFL tackle (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), born in Tucson, Arizona
- Tim Neilsen, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (South Australian 1991), born in Forest Gate, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Albert Dekker, American stage and screen character actor (Dr. Cyclops; Beau Geste; The Wild Bunch), and politician, dies of accidental suffocation at 62
1968 Highlights
About May 5, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
#1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong