Historical Events
- Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego opens
Famous Birthdays
- Paula Cole, American pop singer ("I Don't Want To Wait"), born in Rockport, Massachussetts
- Tasia Valenza, American actress (All My Children), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Lois Andrews [Lorraine Gourley], American actress (Dixie Dugan, Meet Me After the Show, The Desert Hawk), dies of lung cancer at 44
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About April 5, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
#1 Song: Congratulations - Cliff Richard
