What Happened on April 21, 1968

Historical Events

  • 22nd Tony Awards: "Rosencranz and Guildenstern Are Dead" (play) & "Hallelujah, Baby!" (musical) win

Famous Birthdays

  • Peter van Foxes, soccer player (Ajax)

Famous Deaths

  • Norman Demuth, British composer and musicologist specializing in French works, dies at 69
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About April 21, 1968

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
  • UK #1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong