Historical Events
- 1968 NFL Draft: Ron Yary from USC first pick by Minnesota Vikings
- Bobby Goldsboro records his biggest hit, "Honey"
- Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese launch the Tet offensive against South Vietnames and US forces
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Nardella, Italian-American ice hockey defenseman (Team Italy 1998, Chicago Wolves), born in Melrose Park, Illinois
Felipe VI (56 years old)
King of Spain (2014-), born in Madrid, Spain
- Trevor Dunn, American musician (Mr. Bungle; Fantômas; Secret Chiefs 3), born in Eureka, California
Famous Deaths
- Tsugouharu Foujita, Japanese-French painter and printmaker, dies at 81
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About January 30, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Green Tambourine - The Lemon Pipers
#1 Song: Everlasting Love - Love Affair
