Historical Events
- American rock band "The Doors" open their first European tour with four sold-out shows over two days at London's 2.500 seat Roundhouse
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Eric Clapton records guitar tracks for George Harrison's Beatles song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
- Swaziland gains independence from Britain (National Day)
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Brookmyre, Scottish writer (Quite Ugly One Morning), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Gene Patrick, American actor (Gemini: Twin Stars), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pat Meares, American baseball infielder (Minnesota Twins), born in Salina, Kansas
- Paul Rea, American TV and web journalist, born in Clarkesville, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Karl Rankl, Austrian-born British composer and conductor (Covent Garden Opera Company), dies at 69
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About September 6, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
