Historical Events
Sports History
MLB Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain's 31st win of the season, despite Mickey Mantle's 535th career home run, at Tiger Stadium in Detroit
- Nigerian federal army begins the "final offensive" against the secessionist state of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War
Famous Birthdays
- Paweł Łukaszewski, Polish classical and choral music composer, and music director (Musica Sacra - Warsaw), born in Częstochowa, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Chester F. Carlson, American physicist and inventor (photocopying), dies at 62
- Red Foley, American country singer ("Mr Smith Goes to Washington"), dies at 58
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About September 19, 1968
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
#1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
