What Happened on February 6, 1968

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

  • US #1 Song: Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu) - Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: Everlasting Love - Love Affair