Historical Events
Nixon Announces Candidacy
Former US VP Richard Nixon announces candidacy for president
Execution of a Viet Cong Prisoner
Saigon police chief Nguyễn Ngọc Loan executes Viet Cong officer Nguyễn Văn Lém with a pistol shot to head. The execution is captured by photographer Eddie Adams and becomes an anti-war icon.
Lombardi Steps Down
Vince Lombardi steps down as NFL Green Bay Packers head coach in favor of longtime assistant Phil Bengtson; stays on as Packers' general manager for 1968
- World trade conference Unctad 2 opens in New Delhi
Famous Birthdays
- Kent Mercker, American MLB pitcher (World Series 1995; no-hitter 1994; Atlanta Braves), born in Dublin, Ohio
Lisa Marie Presley (1968-2023)
American singer-songwriter ("Lights Out"), and daughter of Elvis, born in Memphis, Tennessee [1]
- Mark Recchi, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (Stanley Cup 1991, 2006, 11; at 43 oldest player to score in Stanley Cup Finals Series), born in Kamloops, Canada
- Pauly Shore, American comedian (Totally Pauly, Encino Man), born in Hollywood, California
- Sean Millington, Canadian football fullback (Grey Cup 1994, 2000; BC Lions) and broadcaster (cfl.ca and CBC), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
- Lawson Little, American golfer (US Open 1940), dies at 57
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About February 1, 1968
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Green Tambourine - The Lemon Pipers
#1 Song: Everlasting Love - Love Affair
