What Happened on January 6, 1968

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
1968 History

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)
Born in 1968

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

  • USUK #1 Song: Hello Goodbye - The Beatles