Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- Rock group "Yardbirds" disband
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, Moselem Springs GC: Susie Maxwell Berning beats Mickey Wright by 3 strokes
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Carlson, American actress (Blue Bloods, Third Watch), born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Chuck Knoblauch, American baseball shortstop (NY Yankees, Minnesota Twins), born in Houston, Texas
- Jeff VanderMeer, American writer, born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Jorja Fox, American actress (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
Bumpy Johnson (1905-1968)
American crime boss, dies at 62
- Leo Sowerby, American organist and composer (Pulitzer Prize for Music, 1946), dies at 73
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About July 7, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 9 months and 20 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
