Historical Events
- Belgian construction workers strike
- NL owners approve expansion for 2 new teams
Famous Birthdays
- Arshad Warsi, Indian film actor (Lage Raho Munna Bhai), born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Ashley Judd, American actress (Kuffs, Sisters), born in Los Angeles, California
- Brent Mayne, American baseball catcher (NY Mets), born in Loma Linda, California
- Mswati III [Makhosetive], King of Eswatini (1986- ), born in Manzini, Swaziland
- Pascal Kleiman, French DJ, producer and musician, born in Toulouse, France
- Roger Reinson, CFL linebacker (Calgary Stampeders), born in Melville, Saskatchewan
- Thomas Nock, Swiss actor (Tartort, Gemini-Twin Stars), born in Zurich, Switzerland
Famous Deaths
- Tommy Bridges, American baseball pitcher (Detroit Tigers), dies at 61
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About April 19, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
#1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong
