Historical Events
- Dutch aircraft carrier Karel Doorman (formerly British HMS Venerable) sold to Argentina
Famous Birthdays
- Ali Benarbia, Algerian footballer, born in Oran, Algeria
- Frankie Smith, American NFL cornerback (Miami Dolphins, SF 49ers), born in Groesbeck, Texas
- Zvonimir Boban, Croatian football player and Deputy Secretary General of FIFA, born in Imotski, Croatia
1968 Highlights
About October 8, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
