Historical Events
Funny Girl
"Funny Girl" biopic film based on life of Fanny Brice premieres, directed by William Wyler, starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif
- Ray Washburn (Cards) no-hits SF Giants 2-0
Famous Birthdays
- Cappadonna [Darryl Hill], American rapper (Wu-Tang Clan), born in Staten Island, New York
- Toni Kukoč, Croatian basketball forward (NBA C'ship 1996, 97, 98 Chicago Bulls; NBA Sixth Man of the Year 1996; 5 × Euroscar Player of the Year), born in Split, Croatia
Famous Deaths
- Franchot Tone, American actor (Mutiny on the Bounty, Advise & Consent), dies from lung cancer at 63
- Francis McDonald, American actor (Will-Adv of Champion), dies at 77
- Willem Kooiman, Dutch theologist and church historian, dies at 65
About September 18, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles