1968⚡ Event
Orangeburg Massacre
Law enforcement officers in Orangeburg, South Carolina, fired into a crowd of protesting college students. Three students were killed and twenty-seven others were injured.
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What Happened in 1968?
Explore 9 historical moments from 1968 — 9 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1968(9)
1968⚡ Event
Battle of Huế
South Vietnamese forces, led by Ngô Quang Trưởng, recaptured the citadel of Huế during the Vietnam War.
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1968⚡ Event
Operation Truong Cong Dinh Begins
The United States and South Vietnam began Operation Truong Cong Dinh to sweep the area surrounding the Mekong Delta town of Mỹ Tho to root out Viet Cong forces.
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1968⚡ Event
Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, prompting grief and unrest across the United States.
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1968⚡ Event
BOAC Flight 712 Engine Fire
BOAC Flight 712 experienced an engine fire shortly after take-off from London Heathrow, leading to the deaths of five people on board.
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1968⚡ Event
Trương Đình Dzu jailed
Trương Đình Dzu was jailed by a South Vietnamese military court for illicit currency transactions. This followed his second-place finish in a rigged presidential election to Nguyễn Văn Thiệu.
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1968⚡ Event
The Beatles Release "Hey Jude"
The Beatles released "Hey Jude", which became the then-longest single to top the UK charts.
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1968⚡ Event
Bob Beamon's Long Jump World Record
At the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, American athlete Bob Beamon set a world record in the long jump with a distance of 8.90 meters. This record stood for 23 years.
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1968⚡ Event
Shinjuku Station Occupation
At the height of Japanese university protests, protesters occupied Shinjuku Station in Tokyo and clashed violently with police.
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Born in 1968(0)
No births recorded for 1968.
Deaths in 1968(0)
No deaths recorded for 1968.
Dates in 1968
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1968?
- 1968 saw 9 notable historical moments, including 9 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1968?
- Key events of 1968 include: Orangeburg Massacre, Battle of Huế, Operation Truong Cong Dinh Begins.
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