What Happened on June 23, 1968

Historical Events

  • 74 are killed and 150 injured in a football stampede towards a closed exit in a Buenos Aires stadium

Famous Birthdays

  • Jay Y Lee [Lee Jae-yong], South Korean Vice Chairman of Samsung, born in Washington, D.C.
  • Kent Steffes, American beach volleyballer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Ann Arbor, Michigan

About June 23, 1968

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
  • UK #1 Song: Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones