What Happened on December 7, 1968

Historical Events

Beggar's Banquet

London Records releases Rolling Stones album "Beggar's Banquet" in US, the last during Brian Jones' lifetime

  • Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 launched into Earth orbit
  • Richard Dodd returns a library book his great grandfather took out in 1823 from the University of Cincinnati

Famous Birthdays

  • Mark Geyer, Australian rugby league second rower (3 Tests; NRL Premiership 1991 Penrith; NSW 3 SOO) and broadcaster (MMM), born in Sydney, Australia
  • Melissa Iverson, American rower (World C'ships gold women's coxless four 1995), born in Anoka, Minnesota

About December 7, 1968

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 20 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