What Happened on February 7, 1968

Historical Events

Price

Arthur Miller's stage drama "Price" opens at Morosco Theatre, later moving to the 46th Street Theatre, NYC; runs for 429 performances

  • Belgium government of Vanden Boeynants falls
  • WLED TV channel 49 in Littleton, NH (PBS) begins broadcasting
1968 History

Famous Birthdays

  • (Salvatore) "Sully" Erna, American heavy metal singer, and rhythm guitarist (Godsmack), born in Lawrence, Massachusetts
  • Peter Bondra, Lutsk Ukr, NHL right wing (Washington Capitals)
Born in 1968

Famous Deaths

  • Nick Adams [Nicholas Aloysius Adamshock], American actor (Interns, Pillow Talk, FBI Story), dies of a drug overdose at 36
  • Stuart Foster, American singer (Galen Drake Show), dies at 49
1968 Highlights

About February 7, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 22 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