What Happened on February 11, 1968

Historical Events

  • Israeli-Jordan border fight
  • Jeffrey Kramer survives 76-m jump, Washington Bridge, Hudson River New York
  • Madison Square Garden III closes Madison Square Garden IV opens (NYC)

Famous Birthdays

  • Mo Willems, American author and screenwriter (Sesame Street), born in Des Plaines, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Howard Lindsay, American playwright, actor and director (State of the Union), dies at 78
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About February 11, 1968

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu) - Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: Mighty Quinn - Manfred Mann