Historical Events
Silent Sun
Rock group Genesis release their 1st record "Silent Sun"
Famous Birthdays
- Bradley Nowell, American ska musician (Sublime), born in Long Beach, California (d. 1996)
- James Allison, British Formula 1 Technical Director of Mercedes-AMG, born in Louth, Lincolnshire
- Jeri Ryan, American actress (7 of 9-Star Trek Voyager), born in Munich, Germany
- Shawn Graham, Canadian politician, born in Rexton, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Omer CFL Tulippe, Belgian geographer, dies at 71
- Peter Arno, American cartoonist (New Yorker), dies at 64
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About February 22, 1968
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 26 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: Cinderella Rockefella - Esther & Abi Ofarim