Historical Events
- A's 1st game in Oakland-Alameda Stadium, lose 4-1 to Baltimore Orioles
Fade Out-Fade In
Betty Comden & Adolph Green and Jule Styne's musical "Fade Out-Fade In", featuring Carol Burnett, Dick Shawn, and Tina Louise, closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 271 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Adam McKay, American director (The Big Short, Vice), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven, eldest son of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Pieter van Vollenhoven, born in Utrecht, Netherlands
- Richie Woodhall, British professional boxer, born in Telford, Shropshire, England
- Roger Twose, New Zealand cricketer and batsman (Warwickshire; New Zealand), born in Torquay, England
Famous Deaths
- Margaret Seddon, American stage and screen actress (Mr. Deeds Goes to Town), dies at 95
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About April 17, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
#1 Song: Congratulations - Cliff Richard
