Historical Events
- Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson's streak of 47 2/3 scoreless innings (3rd most live era) ends on wild pitch but earns 8-1 win v LA Dodgers
- Formal separation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL-CIO.
- Fortuna Sittard soccer team forms in Sittard
Music History
John Lennon's 1st full art exhibition (You Are Here) opens at Robert Fraser Gallery in London
- The CIA's Phoenix Program is officially established.
- US, Britain, USSR & 58 nations sign Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Tim Abell, American actor (We Were Soldiers), born in Manassas, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Virginia Weidler, American child actress (Babes on Broadway, All This & Heaven Too), dies of heart disease at 42
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About July 1, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
#1 Song: Baby Come Back - Equals
