What Happened on April 3, 1968

Historical Events

  • N Vietnam agrees to meet US reps to set up preliminary peace talks

Planet of the Apes

Science fiction film "Planet of the Apes", starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowell, opens nationally in the United States

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernd Karbacher, German tennis player, born in Munich, Germany
  • Charlotte Coleman, British actress (Four Weddings and a Funeral), born in London (d. 2001)
  • Jamie Hewlett, English illustrator (Tank Girl; Gorillaz), born in Horsham, Sussex, England
  • Mike Lansing, American MLB baseball infielder, 1993-2001 (Montreal Expos, Coloradao Rockies, Boston Red Sox), born in Rawlins, Wyoming
  • Sebastian Bach [Bierk], Canadian heavy metal singer (Skid Row - "I Remember You"; "Psycho Love"), born in Freeport, Bahamas

About April 3, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  • UK #1 Song: Lady Madonna - The Beatles