Historical Events
- Duck hunter accidentally shoots endangered whooping crane in Texas
- Leo Fender sells Fender Guitars for $13 million to CBS
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Wilpolt, American football player and coach, born in Broomfield, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Pholien, Belgian politician (Prime Minister of Belgium 1950-52), dies at 83
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About January 4, 1968
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
