Historical Events
- American boxer Bob Foster defeats holder Dick Tiger for the world light-heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Gardens, New York (goes on to defend title x 14)
- FLQ separatists bomb the U.S. consulate in Quebec City
Event of Interest
French President Charles De Gaulle proposes referendum & students set fire to Paris bourse
- Haiti closes down shortwave station 4VEH for 40 days
Music History
Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull arrested for drug possession in England
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Dipoto, American baseball pitcher (NY Mets), born in Jersey City, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Rogers, American composer (The Warrior; Three Japanese Dances; To The Fallen), and pedagogue (Eastman School, 1929-67), dies at 75
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About May 24, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
#1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
