Historical Events
- Dr Norman E. Shumway performs 1st US adult cardiac transplant operation
- Surveyor 7 (last of series) launched by US for soft-landing on Moon
- The Beatles' album "Magical Mystery Tour" goes #1 and stays #1 for 8 weeks
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Crafts, NFL/WLAF tackle (Philadelphia Eagles, Amsterdam Admirals), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- John Singleton, American director and screenwriter (Boyz in the Hood), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- Kurt Baschwitz, German-Dutch sociologist and journalist (Heksen), dies at 81
1968 Highlights
About January 6, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles