Historical Events
- Belgium government of Eyskens-Merlot forms
- KQEC TV channel 32 in San Francisco, California (PBS) begins broadcasting
- Ohio Express' "Yummy Yummy Yummy" goes gold
Famous Deaths
- José Nasazzi, Uruguayan soccer defender (41 caps; captain FIFA World Cup 1930; CA Bella Vista 322 games), dies at 67
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About June 17, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
- #1 Song: Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones