Historical Events
- WKAS TV channel 25 in Ashland, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKGB TV channel 53 in Bowling Green, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKLE TV channel 46 in Lexington, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKMA TV channel 35 in Madisonville, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKMR TV channel 38 in Morehead, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKON TV channel 52 in Owenton, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKSO TV channel 29 in Somerset, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
- WKZT TV channel 23 in Elizabethtown, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Yvette Fielding, English television presenter (Blue Peter), born in Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- Padre Pio, Roman Catholic saint, dies at 81
About September 23, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 8 months and 9 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
