What Happened on February 20, 1968

Historical Events

  • Chinese space agency, The China Academy of Space Technology is established in Beijing
  • State troopers used tear gas to stop demonstration at Alcorn A & M

Famous Birthdays

  • Bennie Goods, CFL defensive tackle (Edmonton Eskimos)
  • Ted Hankey, English darts player (BDO World Champion 2000, 09), born in Stoke-on-Trent, England
Born in 1968

Famous Weddings

John Cleese

British future Monty Python comedian John Cleese (28) weds American actress and writer Connie Booth (27); divorce in 1978

Famous Deaths

  • Anthony Asquith, British film director (Court Martial), dies at 65
1968 Highlights

About February 20, 1968

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

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