What Happened on September 13, 1968

Historical Events

  • Albania leaves Warsaw pact

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernie Williams, Puerto Rican baseball outfielder (World Series 1996, 98–2000; ALCS MVP 1996; 5 × MLB All-Star; NY Yankees), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Brad Johnson, American NFL quarterback (Minnesota Vikings), born in Marietta, Georgia
  • Chris Morris, Canadian CFL tackle (Edmonton Eskimos), born in Scarborough, Ontario
  • Denny Neagle, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1995, 97; NL wins leader 1997; Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves), born in Gambrills, Maryland
  • Emma Wiklund [Sjöberg], Swedish model and actress, born in Stockholm, Sweden
  • John Roderick, American indie-rock musician, singer-songwriter (The Long Winters),and podcaster (Omnibus; Friendly Fire), born in Seattle, Washington

About September 13, 1968

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
  • UK #1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles