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