What Happened on December 3, 1968

Historical Events

Elvis' Comeback Special

Elvis Presley's Comeback Special airs on NBC, his 1st live performance in seven years, re-launching his singing career

  • MLB Rules Committee adopts a series of changes designed to increase amount of offensive run production; decreases strike zone size and lowers height of pitcher's mound from 15" to 10"; changes are successful

Famous Birthdays

Brendan Fraser (55 years old)

American actor (Encino Man; The Mummy films; Gods and Monsters), born in Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Kevin Telles, actor (Party Camp)
  • Montell Jordan [Barnett], American R&B singer, record producer ("This Is How We Do It"), and pastor, born in Los Angeles, California

About December 3, 1968

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes
  • UK #1 Song: The Good The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro & His Orchestra & Chorus