Historical Events
- Japan's biggest heist, the still-unsolved "300 million yen robbery", occurs in Tokyo.
Frazier vs. Bonavena
Joe Frazier beats Oscar Bonavena in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Famous Deaths
- George Forrest, Northern Irish politician, dies at 47
- Karl Barth, Swiss Protestant theologian ("The Epistle to the Romans"; "Barmen Declaration"; "Church Dogmatics"), dies at 82
- Patsy Moran, actress (Children of the Wild), dies at 65
Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
French-American Catholic writer and Trappist monk (7 Story Mountain), accidentally electrocuted by an electric fan at 53
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About December 10, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Lily The Pink - Scaffold
