Historical Events
- A Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) delegation meet with the Derry March organisers and try to have the march cancelled; eventually it was decided to go ahead with the march.
Famous Deaths
- Francis Biddle, 58th United States Attorney General (1941-45), dies at 82
1968 Highlights
About October 4, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
#1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
