What Happened on February 28, 1968

Historical Events

  • Pirate Radio Hauraki, on a boat floating off coast of NZ, returns to the air

Famous Birthdays

  • J T Snow, American baseball 1st baseman (NY Yankees, California Angels)
  • Mike Milchin, pitcher (Minnesota Twins), born in Knoxville, Tennessee

Famous Deaths

  • Doretta Morrow, American actress (Because You're Mine), dies from cancer at 41
  • Juanita Hall (née Long), American Tony Award winning stage and screen actress and singer (South Pacific; Flower Drum Song), dies from complications of diabetes at 66 [some sources give date as Feb. 29]
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About February 28, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 20 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: Cinderella Rockefella - Esther & Abi Ofarim