Historical Events
Enoch Powel's "Rivers of Blood"
British politician Enoch Powell makes his controversial "Rivers of Blood" speech
- British rock band billed as "Roundabout" debuts in Kastrup, Denmark; after a brief tour of Scandinavia, they change their name to "Deep Purple"
PM Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau sworn in as Canada's 15th Prime Minister
- South African Airways Boeing 707 crashes at Windhoek, 122 killed
Famous Weddings
Tony Curtis
American actor Tony Curtis (42) weds (his 3rd time) American Leslie Allen; divorce in 1982
- The Washington Post reporter Carl Bernstein (24) weds fellow reporter Carol Honsa
Famous Deaths
- Mabel Stark, American tiger trainer "crazy Mabel", found dead after her suicide at 79
- Marion Weeks, American silent film actress, and Ziegfield Follies singer and dancer, dies of stroke at 81
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About April 20, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro- #1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong
