Historical Events
- 22nd NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 2
- Gold reaches then record high ($39.35 per ounce) in London
- Israeli television begins transmitting
Music History
Roger Sessions' 8th Symphony premiers in New York City with William Steinberg conducting the New York Philharmonic
1968 History
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Holcomb, American politician, Governor of Indiana (2017-), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Jeff Agoos, Swiss-American soccer player, born in Geneva, Switzerland
- Midorikawa Hikaru, Japanese voice actor, born in Otawara, Tochigi, Japan
- Ziana Zain, Malaysian singer and actress, born in Merlimau, Malacca, Malaysia
Famous Deaths
- Donald L Hall, American airplane designer (Spirit of St Louis), dies at 69
1968 Highlights
About May 2, 1968
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
#1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong
