Famous Birthdays
- Donovan Leitch Jr., American actor (I Shot Andy Warhol) and musician (Camp Freddy), born in London, England
- Wolfgang Tillmans, German photographer (1st non-British person to win Turner Prize), born in Remscheid, West Germany
Famous Divorces
Frank Sinatra
Singer and actor Frank Sinatra and 3rd wife actress Mia Farrow divorce after 2 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- (Robert) "Cutty" Cutshall, American jazz trombonist (Benny Goodman Orchestra; Eddie Condon), dies at 66
- Luis Gianneo, Argentine pianist, organist, conductor, composer, and teacher, dies at 71
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About August 16, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Mony Mony - Tommy James & The Shondells
