Historical Events
- Tinker Creek Gorge of Cleveland Metroparks is dedicated
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Marín, Spanish pop-opera baritone (Il Divo), born in Mörfelden-Walldorf, West Germany (d. 2021)
- Julio Valera, Puerto Rican MLB pitcher (KC Royals), born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
- Tisha Campbell, American actress (Gina-Martin, House Party), born in Newark, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Bea Benaderet, American radio and screen comic actress (Petticoat Junction - "Kate"; The Beverly Hillbillies - "Cousin Pearl"; George Burns and Gracie Allen Show - "Blanche"), dies of lung cancer at 62
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About October 13, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
#1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
