Historical Events
Event of Interest
Yugoslav president Tito visits Prague
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Bana, Australian actor (Hulk), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Gillian Anderson, American actress (The X-Files, Bleak House), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jay Stacy, Australian field hockey midfielder (Olympic 4th/silver-88, 92, 96)
- McG [Joseph McGinty Nichol], American film producer and director (Charlies' Angels), born in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Peter Docter, American animator, and film director (Monsters, Inc; Up; Soul), born in Bloomington, Minnesota
- Sam Fogarino, American drummer (Interpol), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Weddings
Erle Stanley Gardner
Detective writer Erle Stanley Gardner (79) weds his long-time secretary Agnes Jean Bethell
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About August 9, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello, I Love You - The Doors
#1 Song: Fire - Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
