Historical Events
Event of Interest
Gangsters Henry Hill and Tommy DeSimone commit the Air France robbery, stealing $420,000 from cargo terminal at New York City's JFK International Airport
Martin Luther King Assassination Riots
Riots continue in over 100 US cities following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Famous Birthdays
- Duncan Armstrong, Australian swimmer (Olympic gold 200m freestyle 1988), born in Rockhampton, Queensland
Famous Deaths
Jim Clark (1936-1968)
Scottish auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1965, World F1 Champion 1963, 65; 25 x F1 GP wins), dies in race accident at Hockenheim, Germany at 32
1968 Highlights
About April 7, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
#1 Song: Congratulations - Cliff Richard
