Historical Events
- Dutch 2nd Chamber condemns US bombing of North Vietnam
Eisenhower's Hole-in-one
Former President Dwight Eisenhower shoots a hole-in-one
- KESD TV channel 8 in Brookings, SD (PBS) begins broadcasting
- X Winter Olympic Games opens in Grenoble, France
Famous Birthdays
- Adolfo Valencia, Colombian footballer, born in Buenaventura, Colombia
- Akira Yamaoka, Japanese composer, born in Niigata, Japan
Famous Deaths
- C. Montague Shaw, Australian actor (Buck Rogers; Zorro's Fighting Legion), dies at 85
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About February 6, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu) - Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra
- #1 Song: Everlasting Love - Love Affair