What Happened on December 6, 1968

Historical Events

Beggar's Banquet

Decca Records releases Rolling Stones album "Beggar's Banquet" in UK, the last during Brian Jones' lifetime (US release the next day)

  • Major League Baseball dismisses Commissioner William Eckert after 3 years
  • PBA National Bowling Championship won by Wayne Zahn (29)
  • WKID (WSCV) TV channel 51 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (IND) 1st broadcast

Famous Birthdays

  • Karl Ove KnausgÃ¥rd, Norwegian author (My Struggle), born in Oslo, Norway

About December 6, 1968

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 21 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: Lily The Pink - Scaffold